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
Companion Planting
Cascadia Pea benefits from companion plants that enhance growth, improve soil fertility, and naturally protect against pests. Thoughtful companion planting creates a thriving ecosystem, promoting strong vines and abundant pods while enriching the soil with nitrogen for surrounding plants.
- Carrots: Deep-rooted vegetable that helps loosen soil, improving aeration and nutrient availability for peas. Carrots also reduce competition for space and support healthy root development.
- Spinach: Low-growing leafy green that thrives under the shade of pea vines. Spinach benefits from the nitrogen fixed by peas, resulting in faster, more vigorous growth while also helping cover the soil to conserve moisture.
- Additional Companions: Lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, and herbs such as basil and dill improve pest control, encourage pollination, and thrive in the enriched soil provided by nitrogen-fixing peas.
Planting carrots and spinach together with Cascadia Pea creates a productive, low-maintenance system. This combination improves soil health through nitrogen enrichment, reduces pest pressure, and encourages steady, strong vine growth, resulting in plentiful, tender pods and a reliable harvest.
