Snow Pea 'Slocan'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Slocan is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.5 as Slocan likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.97 inches (7.62 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

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

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

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

The Slocan Valley is an area within the Kootenays of BC where the pea is named after.

Brought with Japanese immigrants (and possibly interment camp prisoners) to the New Denver area of BC in the 1940’s. Possibly of Japanese original origin.