Days to Germination: 7-14
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 40-75F
Days To Harvest: 70 days
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Spacing, Seed: 1-2 inches
Spacing, Plant: 2 inches
Spacing, Row: 20-24 inches
Light: Full Sun


SOWING:  Seed directly in the garden in a sunny location  6-8 weeks before last frost . Sow  seeds 1 inch deep. Space  rows approximately 20-24  inches  apart. Direct sow in early spring, and again  2 months before frost for fall crop.  Can be planted in 2 week intervals throughout the summer. Does not need trellising.

GERMINATION:  7-14 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

THINNING & TRANSPLANTING:  Do not thin plants.

HARVEST:  Harvest when pods are full.

SUGGESTIONS: Strip out strings from pods prior to eating. Pods freeze well for later use.  Do not add extra nitrogen to the soil or it will promote leaf growth and less pea production. Do not soak seeds. When possible plant rows in a north-south direction for best sun exposure and good air circulation.

PEA
Wando
Pisum sativum


70 days. A heat tolerant variety. Also does well in the cold. Vigorous, large vines reach 28- 30 inches long. This bush plant produces 3 inch pods which hold 6-8 medium, dark green peas. Great canned, fresh or frozen. Harvest in 70 days.