Snap pea growing 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.
Snap pea fruits
Fruit (peas) grow in pods, the pods edible and also the peas.
Snap pea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Snap pea growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
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
Edible seeds
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
Scientific name:
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
