PEA Seeds, Cascadia

Cascadia (Pisum sativum 'Cascadia') is a heirloom snap pea bearing plump, sweet, edible pods on compact, semi-dwarf vines. A productive cool-season pea good for snacking, cooking, and small gardens.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Pisum sativum 'Cascadia'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated snap pea
• Days to maturity: about 60 to 70 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: about 24 to 32 inches

Best for

• Fresh snacking straight from the vine
• Stir-fries and sautes
• Steaming as a side dish
• Freezing for later use
• Small-space and container gardens

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, since peas thrive in cool weather. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide short stakes or a low trellis to support the vines. Keep the soil evenly moist and harvest pods regularly to encourage continued production.

Flavor profile

Sweet and crisp with a tender, edible pod that snaps cleanly.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

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