Rondo

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, garden-fresh peas with a clean, bright snap—Rondo’s shelling peas fill out in tidy pods and deliver a tender, succulent bite at peak sweetness.

The peas are well-suited to home harvest for steaming, quick stir-fries, and vibrant spring-forward sauces, with a flavor that stays sweet rather than starchy. Grow Rondo for reliable, 65-day performance and a satisfying, harvest-ready bounty that feels tailor-made for the season’s first warm days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 65 DaysHabit: Upright

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Rondo Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 29th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 23rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 17th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 12th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 8th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 5th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 29th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 24th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 14th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 5th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 27th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 10th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 15th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	65
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Rondo’s edge is that sweet, crisp snap—so treat it like fresh fruit: high heat, short time, and quick seasoning so it doesn’t drift starchy. It shines when you want peas to stay jewel-bright and intact, not mush into the pan.

Best Uses

steamed and dressed simply—peasey enough to stand alone with butter and salt
quick stir-fry at high heat for glossy, intact peas
springy sauce base (blend a handful with broth/cream to coat pasta)
toss into rice or couscous right off the heat so they stay bright and firm

Flavor Profile

sweet, garden-fresh snap tender, succulent bite clean, bright, lightly green finish low starch feel (more candy-sweet than mealy)

Kitchen Pairings

unsalted butter mint lemon parmesan prosciutto cream or crème fraîche

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease issue for Pisum sativum (pea) called “Rondo,” and how do I prevent and treat it?

Powdery mildew commonly affects garden peas (Pisum sativum), showing as a white, dusty coating on leaves and sometimes stems. Improve airflow by spacing plants and thinning crowded rows, then remove heavily infected leaves early to slow spread. If it’s actively expanding in your crop, spray with a labeled potassium bicarbonate or sulfur-based fungicide and repeat as directed on the label, especially after new growth appears.

How often should I water Pisum sativum during the main growing phase (from flowering through pod fill)?

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged once peas start flowering and while pods are filling (around days 35–65). Water deeply about 1–2 times per week to wet the root zone; in hot or windy weather you may need more frequent watering, but always avoid soaking the crowns. A good check is that the top 1–2 inches should feel slightly damp—not dry and dusty—between waterings.

How do I tell when my Pisum sativum “Rondo” peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are fully formed and feel firm, and the peas inside are tender and reach their typical size (often around day 65 for your crop). If you press a pod gently, the peas should be plump and the pod color should look bright and even. Pick every 1–2 days once they start producing, because waiting too long turns peas starchy and reduces sweetness.