Wando, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds

Wando, Heirloom English Shelling Pea Seeds — The Heat-Tolerant 1943 Heirloom That Grows in Every Region of the US

Wando (Pisum sativum) was released in 1943 with much fanfare — unlike most peas, it tolerates both heat and cold, making it the most versatile English shelling pea available. Compact 18–30-inch plants need no staking. Pods are 3–4 inches with 6–8 dark green peas and a delicate sweet flavor when young. Excellent for freezing. Grows successfully in every region of the United States. 60 days.

Why Grow Wando?

• Heat and cold tolerant — the most versatile English shelling pea, grows in every US region
• 1943 heirloom — over 80 years of proven performance
• Compact 18–30-inch plants — no staking required, ideal for containers and raised beds
• 3–4-inch pods with 6–8 peas — delicate sweet flavor when young
• Excellent freezer variety — a reliable homestead pea
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or sow late in the season to extend harvest. Plant 1 inch deep, 6 inches apart in full sun. No staking needed. Harvest when pods are filled but still bright green.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.