Pea Wando Seeds – Heirloom Heat-Tolerant Shelling Classic

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Contains about 5 grams of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-5948-PEA-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Pea 'Wando' (Pisum sativum), a classic open-pollinated heirloom introduced in 1943 by the USDA Vegetable Breeding Laboratory, is celebrated as one of the most heat-tolerant shelling peas available. Producing sturdy, compact bush vines 24 to 30 inches tall, it yields abundant dark green pods 3 inches long packed with 7 to 8 plump, medium-sized peas. The tender peas possess a sweet, rich flavor profile and hold their quality remarkably well into warmer weather. Highly reliable for both spring and late-summer plantings, Wando is an exceptional choice for fresh shelling, freezing, canning, and home garden plots.

Specifications

Plant Name: Pea 'Wando' (Pisum sativum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (1943 USDA Classic)
Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual Vegetable / Legume Family (Fabaceae)
Color: Dark green outer pods, vibrant sweet green peas
Plant Characteristics: Compact bush vine habit (24–30 inches tall / 60–75 cm), blunt 3-inch pods, 7–8 peas per pod, superior heat tolerance, nitrogen-fixing root system
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, cool-season patio containers, short trellis beds
Season: Spring to Early Summer, Autumn Harvest (Cool Season, ~65–70 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors early to mid-April as soon as soil can be worked in spring (sow 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart). Direct sow late July through early August for an autumn harvest. Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart; short support netting or low staking recommended.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade during warm periods)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture during flowering, pod filling; well-drained organic soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 5 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Superior heat tolerance extends harvest period further into early summer than other shelling varieties
High-yielding compact vines produce uniform, well-filled pods packed with sweet peas
Excellent quality retention for home freezing, canning, long-term winter storage

Thicker pod walls require manual shelling prior to cooking or fresh eating
Vines require short netting or brush support to keep heavy pods off wet soil

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