Botanical profile

Little Snow Pea

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)

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