Description
Introduced in 1943, 'Wando' is a cross between 'Laxton's Progress' (an English heirloom) and 'Perfection' (a New England heirloom). It is cold tolerant for early sowing, and more heat tolerant than other pea cultivars. Sturdy, 24"-30" plants with 7-9 medium-sized peas in each pod. Sow in early spring and again in midsummer. In mild climates, it can even be sown in fall for winter harvest.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 68 days
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Tall (Greater than 24")
- Variety Info: Numerous 3"–3½" pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
- When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing: 2"
- Thinning: Not required.
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
Description
Introduced in 1943, 'Wando' is a cross between 'Laxton's Progress' (an English heirloom) and 'Perfection' (a New England heirloom). It is cold tolerant for early sowing, and more heat tolerant than other pea cultivars. Sturdy, 24"-30" plants with 7-9 medium-sized peas in each pod. Sow in early spring and again in midsummer. In mild climates, it can even be sown in fall for winter harvest.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 68 days
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
- Hardiness: Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: Tall (Greater than 24")
- Variety Info: Numerous 3"–3½" pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
- When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
- Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
- Seed Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing: 2"
- Thinning: Not required.
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.