How to Grow Laxton's Progress No. 1
Pisum sativum 'Laxton's Progress No. 1'
Your complete guide to growing Laxton's Progress No. 1.
📷 Wikipedia: PeaWhen to Plant Laxton's Progress No. 1
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Laxton's Progress No. 1
✓ Good companions
Peas improve soil nitrogen which carrots need, while carrots don't compete for the same nutrients
Repel aphids and improve growth through companion effect
Grows in pea shade and benefits from nitrogen fixation, while not competing for root space
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Deters ants and aphids while attracting beneficial insects that protect peas
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Break up compacted soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space
Cool-season crop that benefits from nitrogen-enriched soil and partial shade from pea vines
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of most garden plants including peas through allelopathic effects
Releases compounds that can stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial root bacteria
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation due to allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
