Snap pea grow and care – climbers of the genus Pisum also known as Sugar snap peas, Snap pea annual plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.
Flower color purple in butterfly shape.
Fruit (peas) grow in pods, the pods edible and also the peas.
Cool weather, trellising
What is the best way to start growing?
Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Hot days in the growing season can damage the plant
Planting season:
Autumn – frost free area / Spring – temperate climate
Pests and diseases:
Pea weevil
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
No need
Size of the plant?
1-1.2 m, 40-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade at least 6 hours of sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Autumn – winter – frost free area / Spring – cold temperate climate
General information about the flower
Purple flower in butterfly shape
Pollination is done by:
Self-pollination, bees
Seeds harvest season:
Winter to spring – frost free area / Summer – cold temperate climate
Seeds pests or diseases:
Birds, worms
What can be done with big quantities of Snap pea seeds?
Eaten raw, stews, soups, stir fry
Work requirements on the seeds:
Pick the pods in the right moment
How long does it take to bear seeds?
50-70 days
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Planting Season: Autumn Planting
Light exposure requirements: Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous, Legumes, Vine
Plant Uses: Edible plants, Ground fixing plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 2, Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts:
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower
Harvest Season: Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Pod, Edible Seeds