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Snow Pea 'Snowbird'

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum

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'Snowbird' is a Snow Pea variety in the Pisum genus with a scientific name of Pisum sativum var. saccharatum. Snowbird grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally grows to a mature height of 1.30 metres (4.23 feet).

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Snow Pea 'Snowbird' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Snow Pea 'Snowbird'

Full Sun
Very High

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Snowbird is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.5 as Snowbird likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Snowbird from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Snowbird about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Snowbird

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Snowbird is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Snowbird

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Snow Pea 'Snowbird' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Snowbird exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Snowbird plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Snowbird frost hardy? Half Hardy
Harvest Time When is Snowbird ready for harvest? Late Spring
Mature Height How tall does Snowbird grow? 1.30 metres / 4.23 feet Mature Spread How wide does Snowbird grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
pH Range The level of acidity for Snowbird. 5.5 - 6.5
Sun How much sunlight does Snowbird need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Snowbird require? Very High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Snowbird need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Snowbird need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Snowbird in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Snowbird seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Snowbird? 2.54 cm / 0.99 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Snowbird 7.62 cm / 2.97 inches
Edible? Is Snowbird edible? edible

How long does Snowbird take to grow?

These estimates for how long Snow Pea 'Snowbird' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Snowbird to germinate? 13 days Average 13 days | Min 11 days | Max 18 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Snowbird? + 0 days Average 0 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Snowbird is ready for harvest / bloom? + 58 days Average 58 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Snowbird? = 71 days

When should I sow Snowbird?

Folia's when to plant Snow Pea 'Snowbird' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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