Snow Pea Growing Guide
Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ●
Soil
Most soil types.
Position
Sunny or light shade.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Not usually required.
Companions
Chives, Mint, Alyssum, Carrot, Cucumber, Radish and Turnip.
Spacing
Single Plants: 10cm (3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Start snow peas off under cover in a length of old guttering as this makes it easy to tip them into their final planting site. Or sow directly into the soil. Sow in batches for a continuous supply.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Support plants with a strong row or wigwam structure over which netting can be tied for them to climb up. Alternatively, use twiggy sticks pushed into the ground near each plant.
Harvesting
Pick whole pods regularly while still young and not stringy.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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