Organic 'Cascadia Snap' peas
'Cascadia Snap' organic peas (Pisum sativum) from the seed company Gaia, a productive snap pea with thick and juicy pods
The 'Cascadia Snap' pea is a highly productive heirloom variety, producing thick , juicy , and crisp pods about 3 inches long. Prized for its sweet flavor and meaty texture, it produces continuously in spring or late summer when temperatures are cool. Its natural resistance to several diseases —Fusarium wilt, pea mosaic virus, and powdery mildew—makes it a reliable option for organic vegetable gardens. The compact plants develop uniform pods that become especially flavorful when picked at half their size , about a week after flowering.
Versatile, sweet and consistent in production, 'Cascadia Snap' stands out as a perfect snow pea for fresh kitchens and regular harvests.
Companion plants : Beans, Carrot, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Pepper, Radish, Spinach, Tomato, Turnip, Mint
Enemy plants : Alliums
Spread/carrying : Compact dwarf
Plant height : 50 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 50 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : 3-inch pods, thick walls, juicy, very productive, resistant to Fusarium wilt, mosaic virus, and powdery mildew
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Meaty, sweet, juicy
Cold tolerance : Down to -9.5 °C
Farming method
Soak the seeds for a maximum of 8 hours , then sow directly at a depth of 2.5 cm . Space plants 3 to 5 cm apart and rows 30 to 45 cm apart. Germination takes seven to twenty-one days at temperatures between 4 and 29°C , with optimal temperatures around 15°C . Sowing in late summer is possible for an autumn harvest. Provide partial sun/partial shade (level 2) and regular watering (level 2). This dwarf plant remains compact and does not require staking.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the peas are just beginning to form and continue until the pods reach about 7 cm in length. The pods are tastiest at half their original size , about a week after flowering. Store at 1-2°C for about a week.
Usage ideas
• As a fresh, crunchy and juicy snack
• In Asian stir-fries for their meaty texture
• In spring salads
• Lightly steamed
• In fresh vegetable trays
The 'Cascadia Snap' pea combines sweetness, resistance, and yield in a compact and reliable variety. An ideal choice for gardeners looking for a sweet, crisp, and easy-to-grow snap pea.
