Wando

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet, garden-fresh peas in a velvet rush of color—Wando delivers tender, bright green kernels with a clean, sweet snap and a buttery mouthfeel.

The pods are well-filled and hold their sweetness through the season, making them a favorite for shelling and showcasing at the table. Grow Wando for reliable harvests around 62 days, and enjoy the satisfying burst of flavor that turns simple meals into seasonal celebrations.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 62 DaysHabit: Clumping

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 26th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	62
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Wando shelling peas are built for that sweet, garden-fresh crunch—cook them fast or they’ll lose their bright, buttery snap. When you want peas to taste like spring in a spoonful, they shine with fat (butter or prosciutto) and a sharp hit of lemon to keep them singing.

Best Uses

shell-and-serve warm with browned butter and flaky salt
quick-blanch and toss into a lemony butter sauce
fold into spring risotto at the last minute so they stay vivid
light pea soup puree—smooth, not gummy

Flavor Profile

clean sweet snap tender, velvety kernel texture buttery finish bright green, lightly starchy sweetness

Kitchen Pairings

browned butter lemon parmesan mint prosciutto shallot

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I watch for on Pisum sativum (Wando) and how do I treat it?

Pea powdery mildew commonly shows up on Pisum sativum as a gray-white, dusty coating on leaves and can reduce pod size. Improve airflow by not crowding plants, water at the soil line (not the foliage), and remove badly infected leaves early. If it spreads, use a labeled fungicide for powdery mildew on edible crops and reapply according to the label after 5–7 days as needed.

How often should I water Wando peas during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod fill (roughly mid-season to maturity), keep soil consistently evenly moist—aim for about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusting for rain and heat. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkles, and mulch to prevent the soil surface from drying out. If leaves start to droop between waterings, increase the next watering volume slightly to maintain steady moisture.

How can I tell when Wando peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest Pisum sativum pods when the peas inside are plump and the pods feel full but still tender—typically around 62 days from sowing, depending on weather. Pick in the morning and choose pods that snap easily; if pods look “bulky” and peas have become noticeably hard, harvest timing has passed. For best sweetness, harvest every 1–2 days during peak production.