Snow pea grow and care – climbers of the genus Pisum also known as Mangetout, Snow pea annual plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.

Flower color purple in butterfly shape.

Snow pea fruits

Fruit (peas) grow in pods, the pods are the most edible part and eaten with the peas inside.

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How to grow Snow 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 or slight frost / Spring – temperate climate

Pests and diseases:
Pea weevil

Pruning season:
All season

How to prune:
No need

Size of the plant?
0.8-1.8 m, 32-68 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

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Autumn – frost free area or slight frost / Spring – 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 – frost free area / Early summer– cold temperate climate

Seeds pests or diseases:
Birds, worms

What can be done with big quantities of Snow 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?
80-120 day

Scientific name:

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Autumn flowers
  • Spring flowers
Edible Parts
  • Edible Pod
Culinary uses
  • Cooked
  • Eaten raw
  • Salad
Flower colors
  • Purple flower
Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Temperate Climate
Harvest Season
  • Summer Harvest
  • Winter harvest
Plant growing speed
  • Average growing plants
  • Fast growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Annual plant
  • Herbaceous
  • Legumes
  • Vine
Plant Uses
  • Edible plants
  • Ground fixing plants
Planting Season
  • Autumn Planting
  • Spring Planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
  • Part shade Plants
Watering plants
  • Big amount of water
  • Regularly water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 2
  • Hardiness zone 3
  • Hardiness zone 4
  • Hardiness zone 5
  • Hardiness zone 6
  • Hardiness zone 7
  • Hardiness zone 8
  • Hardiness zone 9