Snap pea 'Honeypod'

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

How to grow Snap pea 'Honeypod'

  • Partial Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Honeypod is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 as Snap pea is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Honeypod from seed

Look to ensure a distance 2.97 inches (7.62 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Honeypod about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Honeypod

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

Harvesting Honeypod

Other Names for Snap pea 'Honeypod'

Honey Pod