Little Snow Pea

Latin name Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin namePisum sativum var. macrocarpon
FamilyFabaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0154
Product
description

The 'Little Snow Pea' mangetout pea is a charming and productive dwarf variety, ideal for small spaces, urban gardens, and gourmet planters. Its compact habit, easy to integrate without support, makes it a valuable choice for gardeners who want to harvest abundantly without complicating garden design. Throughout the season, its bicolored purple flowers add a rare and delicate ornamental touch, transforming this food crop into a true living picture. Its green pods, tender, crisp, and naturally sweet, are best enjoyed young, directly from the garden or in the kitchen, where they excel in salads, stir-fries, and fresh snacks. This variety combines floral beauty and culinary utility with remarkable ease of cultivation. Sown directly in the ground in spring or late summer, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny or lightly shaded exposure. Its small size makes it particularly suitable for borders and containers, while maintaining a generous yield. It is an elegant, practical, and flavorful mangetout pea, perfect for easily harvesting sweet pods in a neat and vibrant space.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to May and August
Sowing depth2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Germination temperature10 to 21 °C (50 to 70 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, stir-fries, snacks, pot growing, fresh harvest
Bloom period
May to June
Harvest
55 to 65 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Eggplant, carrot, ground cherry, cucumber, spinach, endive, lettuce, corn, mint, okra, parsnip, potato, radish
Avoid planting with
Garlic, artichoke, chives, shallot, fennel, onion, parsley, leek, tomato
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.