In warm climates, some varieties can also be grown as a winter crop.
Both the pods and the peas are eaten, hence their namemangetout(which means all-eat in French).
Fun fact: the flowers, and tendrils, or pea shoots, are also edible.
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Snow peas are a classic ingredient in stir-fries and salads.
you could also plant a fall crop about two months before the first average frost date.
The space between the rows depends on how tall the vines grow.
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When spacing rows, keep in mind that you should have easy access for harvesting.
A trellis net or chicken wire provides ample places for the pea tendrils to latch onto.
Tip
plant the trellisbeforeyou plant the peasthat way you dont damage the delicate shallow plant roots.
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Too much direct sunlight can scorch the tender vines.
As the weather warms, keep late crops well-watered.
Inadequate drainage can lead to seed and root rot.
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Temperature and Humidity
Snow peas thrive in cool weather and can tolerate even occasional late snow flurries.
Pollination
Like all peas, snow peas are self-pollinating and dont require insects or wind for pollination.
The pods should still be flat.
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As the plants reach maturity, check them at least every other day as the pods grow fast.
Harvest the snow peas frequently so the plant continues to produce.
Pea shoots should be harvested from the young plants as soon as they emerge.
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Pinch them off with your index finger and thumb or cut them off with garden snips.
Choose a dwarf variety and plant three or four seeds in the pot.
Snow peas, like all container plants, need more frequent watering than garden plants.
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Propagating Snow Peas
Snow peas are propagated from seeds.
To plant the seeds:
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Overwintering
Snow peas are an annual vegetable.
Plants should be pulled and discarded after the harvest.
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Ways to prevent it is to followcrop rotationand confirm the soil is well-drained.
Powdery mildew, which usually appears in hot weather, is quite common in snow peas.
Choose varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew.
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Pest problems on snow peas includeaphidsand pea weevils.
Sometimes it can be sufficient to wash them away with the garden hose fitted with a spray nozzle.
If the infestation is more severe, spray the plants with insecticidal soap.
Snow peas grow on delicate vines of varying lengths.
If the peas are planted too shallow, rain or watering can cause them to rise.
To prevent the pea seeds from popping out of the soil, plant them 1 inch deep.
Generally, they dont need thinning if planted correctly.
Dense planting helps them support each other.
