PEA ‘Cascadia’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
- Reliable snap pea variety producing crisp, stringless pods about 8–9 cm long.
- Sweet, juicy flavour perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, and salads.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus dietary fibre and plant protein.
- Dwarf vines grow to around 60–75 cm, requiring minimal support.
- Ideal for spring and autumn sowing in cooler conditions.
- Excellent disease resistance, including tolerance to powdery mildew and fusarium wilt.
- High-yielding plants produce heavy crops over an extended harvest period.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, semi-dwarf vine reaching 60–75 cm; trellising recommended for best yields
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, August – October
- Subtropical: April – September
- Tropical: March – July; avoid sowing during extreme heat
- Cool: February – May
- Arid: March – July
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Depth: 2–3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into prepared garden beds or seed trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost; pH 6–7
- Spacing: 5–10 cm between seeds; rows 50–60 cm apart
Details:
- Water consistently to maintain even moisture, especially during flowering and pod development.
- Mulch to help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production and maintain pod tenderness.
Harvest:
Approximately 60–70 days after sowing
