Snow Pea · Oregon Sugar Pod

Fabaceae · Pisum sativum

Characteristics

Hardy Annual

Dwarf plants to 90cm producing flat, light green, edible pods growing to 10cm. Sweet, juicy and crunchy. Resistant to powdery mildew. Heavy cropping. Can be eaten raw or cooked; excellent in salads and stir-fries.

Dwarf
Height: 90 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Late summer, Autumn, Spring (cool climates)
Depth: 20 mm Width: 10 cm Rows: 50 cm

Germination

7 to 21 days at 5 to 25°C
Maturity 65 days

Care

Common Problems: Caterpillars, Animals, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Slugs and Snails, Pea beetles

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