Description

Introduced in 1943, 'Wando' is a hardy cross between the English heirloom 'Laxton’s Progress' and the New England heirloom 'Perfection.' Known for its cold tolerance for early sowing and heat tolerance for late-season harvesting, this variety produces 7-9 medium-sized peas in each pod. The sturdy plants, growing to 24″-30″ tall, thrive in cool spring weather but can also be sown in midsummer or fall for a winter harvest in milder climates. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, 'Wando' offers reliable productivity throughout the growing season.

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–30″ tall
Variety Information: Numerous 3″–3½” pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Type: Shelling pea
Attributes: Heat Tolerant

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″
Row Spacing: 18″
Thinning: Not required.

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.

This packet sows up to 14 feet. 80 seeds in packet.