How to Grow Snow Peas

A cool-season fruiting for the home garden across the warmer US.

Snow Peas are a rewarding cool-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Snow Peas are a cool-season crop. In the South and Southwest, plant in fall through winter when the heat eases. See your region on the snow peas page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Oregon Sugar Pod II, Productive, disease-resistant (Territorial Seed)
• Mammoth Melting Sugar, Tall, sweet, heavy-bearing (Baker Creek)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 10 cm (4 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 3 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 5 L per plant every 2 days in hot weather.
• Containers: grows well in a pot of 25cm+ with trellis or dwarf variety.

Pests & problems

Watch for Aphids, Pea weevil and Snails. In humid regions, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew and Pea rust can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Snow Peas are usually ready to harvest in about 2 months. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant snow peas where you garden.

See also: Snow Peas in the plant library →

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