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Snow Pea
Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Also known as: Chinese pea, mangetout
Flat edible-pod pea harvested before seeds develop. Cool-season staple for stir-fry and fresh eating.
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
55–65 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
9
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11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Harvest when pods are flat and seeds barely visible. Tolerates light frost.
Companion Plants
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