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Snow Pea

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum

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Snow Pea is a member of the Pisum family. Its botanical name is Pisum sativum var. saccharatum. The scientific name epithet sativum means 'having been cultivated'.

Snow peas differ from snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) in that their pods are flat as opposed to round.

Snow Pea grows as an annual and is an edible vegetable / legume. Being an annual plant, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Normally grows with a viny habit.

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

How to grow Snow Pea

Growing Snow Pea from seed

Transplanting Snow Pea

Companion plants for Snow Pea

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Snow Pea so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Snow Pea

These plants will not grow well with Snow Pea so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Snow Pea problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Snow Pea plants:

Snow Pea care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Snow Pea exhibits. Annual Difficulty How easy is Snow Pea to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Snow Pea exhibits. Annual Growth Habit What shape or habit does Snow Pea grow into? Vine
Hardiness How frost hardy is Snow Pea? Help build our wiki! Country of Origin Where did Snow Pea come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Snow Pea grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Snow Pea grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Snow Pea grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Snow Pea. -
Water Requirements How much water does Snow Pea require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Snow Pea need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Snow Pea in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Snow Pea need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Snow Pea be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Snow Pea? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Snow Pea? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Snow Pea? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Snow Pea need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Snow Pea in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Snow Pea seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Snow Pea seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Snow Pea bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Snow Pea ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Snow Pea? Help build our wiki!

How long does Snow Pea take to grow?

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