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Product Details
Product Details
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.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Shelling Pea (Learn more)
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
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–80°F and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In Mild Climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Not required.
Growing Info
Harvesting: Shelling peas should be harvested when the pods are plump, about 3 weeks after flowering. Peas that are too mature are tough and will cause the plant to stop producing; therefore, harvest regularly when pods are at their peak. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
- Ladorsha T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 22, 2026Wando Pea Seeds
Great seeds with good germination rate. Planted 24 and 20 sprouted. I would purchase again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningFeb 25, 2026Hey Ladorsha,
That's fantastic! We're so thrilled to hear your Wando Shelling Pea Seeds had such a great germination rate - 20 out of 24 is excellent! There's nothing quite like watching those pea seedlings emerge and knowing you'll soon have delicious, sweet peas to harvest. We're so glad you're happy with the seeds and would purchase again - that means the world to us! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Adam R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 22, 20255 Stars
Last year I bought English peas from a different supplier. I planted them until I ran out and then planted English peas I got from Botanical Interests. So, its a side-by-side comparison. The crop from BI are the healthiest peas I have ever grown. I have a 4-foot tall trellis, but the peas are about 6' tall and full of blooms and fruit. The other companies peas only get to about 3' tall. I switched to BI last year and will get all my seeds from you from now on.
- LexyaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 30, 20245 Stars
This was a great shelling pea! I grew some in a small space with a trellis, and got them in the ground later than my other peas. They tolerated the heat much better than other peas in the garden. I was able to harvest a couple of big bags to blanch & freeze, and they tasted delicious even after being frozen. Impressive yield for a small space! They definitely needed a trellis, and grew to about 4ft.
- Sabrina J.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 10, 20245 Stars
I love your seeds and have been growing them for nearly 15 years now. Very reliable. I love the artwork on the seed packets and all the information that is included. It’s incredibly helpful. Thanks for all the love and passion that goes in your seed selection.
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Kim H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 25, 20235 Stars
They took off right away.
