Pea - Snow

Common Name:
Snow Pea

Description:
Snow Pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a fast-growing, cool-season climbing vegetable, prized for its crisp, sweet, and edible flat pods. Unlike other pea varieties, Snow Peas are harvested before the peas inside fully develop, making them perfect for stir-fries, salads, and fresh snacking. This annual plant produces delicate white flowers, followed by a continuous harvest of pods from late winter through spring. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Snow Peas require a trellis or support for climbing. Regular harvesting encourages prolonged production, and they also help improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: 1 m – 2 m
• Width: 30 cm – 50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (with support)
• Edible Pods
• Edible Flowers
• Fast Growing
• Annual
• Improves Soil Fertility (Nitrogen-Fixing)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Carrots
• Lettuce
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Strawberries
• Marigolds (for pest control)