Pépinière.ca | Little Snow Pea Tender Snap Peas

Latin name

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon 'Little Snow Pea'

Type

Dwarf climbing annual (snow pea)

Family

Fabaceae

Ultra-productive dwarf variety, perfect for small gardens, balconies and containers. It produces pretty flat, tender and sweet pods, which are eaten whole, young and crunchy. Very easy to grow , it climbs slightly (30 to 60 cm), so a small support is sufficient.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Grown as an annual (zone 3 to 10)

Exposure

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Regular — keep the soil moist, especially during the flowering period

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Carrots, lettuce, radishes

Plants to avoid

Onions, garlic

Spacing

5 to 8 cm between plants, 30 to 40 cm between rows

Harvest period

May to July (possibility of a second sowing in August for autumn harvest)

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.