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Snap Peas
Snap Peas are vining plants that can grow quite tall. This variety is known for its bountiful harvests! Peas are a superfood with a high level of fiber and more protein than most vegetables. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonols. They also contain heart-healthy minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Vegetables
7-14
12 weeks
Peas need help with pollination. When flowers appear, help the plant with pollination by gently shaking the plant to replicate the effects of wind, or gently disturb the inside of the blossom with your finger or a small brush.
Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
Aphids and thrips are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!
Peas climb with 1-inch tendrils that wrap around anything small they can reach. We recommend using our Trellis and Plant Belts to direct the vine up your Gardyn’s columns and support the plant’s fruit.
Harvest Pea pods every few days starting when the pods begin to fill out. Regular picking stimulates the production of more Peas! Harvest pods when swell but are not yet fully plump. The pods should still be tender at harvest. Cut the pods from the vine, refrigerate, and use within one week. If peas grow too large and the shells become tough and stringy, remove the shell and just consume the peas inside
Origin
While popular in Europe, peas likely originated in Egypt or Palestine. In the mid-19th century, Austrian monk Gregor Mendel’s experiments with peas led to discoveries that laid the foundation of modern genetic science. Peas are part of the legume family, along with plants such as chickpeas, lentils, and beans. This heirloom variety was developed in 1902.
Qualities
Snap Peas are vining plants that can grow quite tall. This variety is known for its bountiful harvests! Peas are a superfood with a high level of fiber and more protein than most vegetables. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonols. They also contain heart-healthy minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium.