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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Wando Shelling Pea Seeds
Pisum sativum
Numerous 3"–3½" pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Planting Pea
Days to Maturity
68 days
Plant Spacing
2"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 14 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2" |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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12 reviews
- AdamRated 5 out of 5 stars3/27/265 Stars
Excellent! Thank you.
- Ladorsha T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/26Wando Pea Seeds
Great seeds with good germination rate. Planted 24 and 20 sprouted. I would purchase again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey Ladorsha,
That's fantastic! We're so thrilled to hear your Wando Shelling Pea Seeds had such a great germination rate - 20 out of 24 is excellent! There's nothing quite like watching those pea seedlings emerge and knowing you'll soon have delicious, sweet peas to harvest. We're so glad you're happy with the seeds and would purchase again - that means the world to us! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Adam R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/255 Stars
Last year I bought English peas from a different supplier. I planted them until I ran out and then planted English peas I got from Botanical Interests. So, its a side-by-side comparison. The crop from BI are the healthiest peas I have ever grown. I have a 4-foot tall trellis, but the peas are about 6' tall and full of blooms and fruit. The other companies peas only get to about 3' tall. I switched to BI last year and will get all my seeds from you from now on.
- LexyaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/30/245 Stars
This was a great shelling pea! I grew some in a small space with a trellis, and got them in the ground later than my other peas. They tolerated the heat much better than other peas in the garden. I was able to harvest a couple of big bags to blanch & freeze, and they tasted delicious even after being frozen. Impressive yield for a small space! They definitely needed a trellis, and grew to about 4ft.
- Sabrina J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/10/245 Stars
I love your seeds and have been growing them for nearly 15 years now. Very reliable. I love the artwork on the seed packets and all the information that is included. It’s incredibly helpful. Thanks for all the love and passion that goes in your seed selection.
Sabrina Jayne’s
Lifetime gardener.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate