Partial Sun
ORFull Sun
Medium
for best results sow directly outdoors in early to mid spring.
Sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.97 inches (7.62 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 4°C / 39°F.By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Snap pea about 42 days before your last frost date .
does not transplant well. will turn brown from bottom up if transplanted.
Snap pea is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 13°C / 55°F.The pods may be harvested and eaten whole when young. The top 6" of each shoot may be harvested avery 2-4 weeks and stirfried as a green or used in salads.
Leave the pods on the plant until they are dry. If frost threatens, remove whole plant and hang to dry. Shell or thresh to remove seeds. 1
Seed viability is three years.
These estimates for how long Snap pea takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 11 days | Min 2 days | Max 29 days (582)
Average 18 days | Min 2 days | Max 47 days (35)
Average 78 days | Min 15 days | Max 172 days (103)
Our when to plant Snap pea estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Mangetout pea, Chinese pea, Sugar snap pea, Guisante azucarado, Sugar snap peas
Pisum sativum macrocarpon
1 :The New Seed-starters Handbook; Published 1988