Snap pea 'Bijou Giant Sugar Pea'

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

How to grow Snap pea 'Bijou Giant Sugar Pea'

  • 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 Bijou Giant Sugar Pea is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Bijou Giant Sugar Pea requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 6.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Bijou Giant Sugar Pea 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 Bijou Giant Sugar Pea about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bijou Giant Sugar Pea

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

Harvesting Bijou Giant Sugar Pea