Organic 'Cascadia' snow peas
'Cascadia' snap peas (Pisum sativum), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The 'Cascadia' snap pea is a sweet, crisp, and highly prized variety, producing beautiful, fully edible pods containing sweet peas. Renowned for its fresh taste, often described as a true garden candy , it can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. The plump pods, about 8 cm long, are juicy and pleasant to eat, making it a favorite with children and fresh vegetable lovers.
The plants, compact yet vigorous , reach approximately 90 cm in height and require staking or trellising to support their growth. Highly disease-resistant and well-suited to Quebec's climate , 'Cascadia' is a reliable and productive variety, ideal for home vegetable gardens and organic growing.
Type: Annual vegetable
Plant habit: Climbing, compact
Plant height: Approximately 90 cm
Pod length: Approximately 8 cm
Quantity per packet: Approximately 40 seeds
Maturity: Approximately 60 days
Certification: Organic, produced in Quebec
Companion plants: Carrot, lettuce, radish, spinach, cucumber
Negative plants: Garlic, onion, leek
Farming method
The 'Cascadia' snap pea is sown directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. It prefers cool, well-drained, and fertile soil , as well as a location in full sun to light partial shade . Install a trellis, stakes, or netting at planting time to support the plants and facilitate harvesting.
Regular watering encourages the formation of tender, sweet pods, especially during dry periods. Thanks to its vigorous growth and natural resistance, this variety requires little intervention and is well-suited to both novice and experienced gardeners.
Regular harvesting of the pods stimulates continuous production and allows the harvest period to be extended.
Uses and benefits
The 'Cascadia' snap pea is perfect for eating fresh straight from the garden , quickly stir-fried, added to salads, or incorporated into Asian dishes. Its sweet and crunchy pods make it a fun and nutritious vegetable, especially popular with children.
Growing 'Cascadia' means choosing a local, organic, tasty and easy-to-grow variety that brings pleasure, freshness and abundance to the vegetable garden while supporting environmentally friendly agriculture.
