Snow peas are like giant mangetout. They can be eaten when immature like a mangetout or left for the peas to swell in the pod, giving you huge, juicy and stringless 'Snow Peas'. Perfect to snack on, stir-fry or eat in salads. Very sweet and tasty, perfect for kids.
This flamboyant snow pea sports bicolour purple flowers with large, vivid green pods. Set on vigorous vines, they grow up to 4-5’ tall. The tender green snow pea pods are crisp, stringless and truly delicious, and you’ll find some have a soft pink blush to the tips.
Harvest March-June. Height 100-150cm (39-59"); spread 20-30cm (8-12").
Growing Information
Sow thinly directly into moist, weed-free soil at a depth of 5cm (2") in flat drills 15cm (6") wide in two rows with seed approximately 5cm (2") apart. (Germination 7-14 days). Allow 60cm (24") between rows. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Water well when the crop is in flower. Grows best in a sunny position in well-cultivated soil containing plenty of organic matter. Sow in intervals during the growing season to ensure a continuous supply of pods.
Sowing Information
Sow thinly direct into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 50mm (2") in flat drills 15cm (6") wide in two rows with seed approx. 5cm (2") Apart. Germination can take up to 10 days. Allow 90cm (36") between further rows. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Grows best in sunny position in well cultivated soil containing plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Plants are heavy cropping if picked regularly. Pick small before peas bulge through the pods. Water well during dry weather to aid flower setting and pea formation.
Snow peas are like giant mangetout. They can be eaten when immature like a mangetout or left for the peas to swell in the pod, giving you huge, juicy and stringless 'Snow Peas'. Perfect to snack on, stir-fry or eat in salads. Very sweet and tasty, perfect for kids.
This flamboyant snow pea sports bicolour purple flowers with large, vivid green pods. Set on vigorous vines, they grow up to 4-5’ tall. The tender green snow pea pods are crisp, stringless and truly delicious, and you’ll find some have a soft pink blush to the tips.
Harvest March-June. Height 100-150cm (39-59"); spread 20-30cm (8-12").
Growing Information
Sow thinly directly into moist, weed-free soil at a depth of 5cm (2") in flat drills 15cm (6") wide in two rows with seed approximately 5cm (2") apart. (Germination 7-14 days). Allow 60cm (24") between rows. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Water well when the crop is in flower. Grows best in a sunny position in well-cultivated soil containing plenty of organic matter. Sow in intervals during the growing season to ensure a continuous supply of pods.
Sowing Information
Sow thinly direct into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 50mm (2") in flat drills 15cm (6") wide in two rows with seed approx. 5cm (2") Apart. Germination can take up to 10 days. Allow 90cm (36") between further rows. Support plants with twiggy sticks or pea netting. Grows best in sunny position in well cultivated soil containing plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Plants are heavy cropping if picked regularly. Pick small before peas bulge through the pods. Water well during dry weather to aid flower setting and pea formation.