Pea 'Wando'

Pisum sativum

How to grow Pea 'Wando'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Wando is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Pea is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Wando from seed

Plant as soon as the soil is workable.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Wando about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Wando

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wando is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Wando

Pea Wando Etymology

It was introduced in 1943 and is the result of a cross between Laxton’s Progress (an English pea) and Perfection (a New England heirloom).

Other Names for Pea 'Wando'

Burgess Drought Proof Pea