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Snap Pea
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Also known as: sugar snap pea
Sweet edible-pod pea eaten whole. Cool-season crop that fixes nitrogen. Needs trellis support for climbing types.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing3–4″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth1–1.5″
Height48–72″
Spread4–6″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
4–6 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
8–10 weeks before first frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
55–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Plant as early as soil can be worked. Production stops in hot weather.