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.
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Shelling Pea
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall
Variety Info: Numerous 3"–3½" pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com
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.
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Shelling Pea
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" tall
Variety Info: Numerous 3"–3½" pods with 7–9 medium-size peas in each.
Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com