Snow Pea 'Early tender'

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum

How to grow Snow Pea 'Early tender'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Early tender is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Early tender is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Early tender 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 Early tender about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Early tender

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

Harvesting Early tender