Wando

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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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

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Wando 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 26th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 16th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 16th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 20th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 16th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 14th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 9th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 5th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 2nd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 26th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 21st – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 11th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 2nd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 24th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 7th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 12th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 2nd – Feb 28th

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.