Growing Snow Peas, also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon : Fabaceae / the pea or legume family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
    S S S S S S        
      T T T T T T      
      P P P P P P      

(Best months for growing Snow Peas in Australia - temperate regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 20°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 8 - 10 cm apart
  • Harvest in 12-14 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, Endive, Florence fennel, Winter lettuce, Brassicas.
  • Avoid growing close to: Chives, Alliums, Tomatoes

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24 Apr 16, Jan (Australia - temperate climate)
Snow Peas and Sugar Snaps are tougher than you think. I like to plant a just a few seeds near my trellis then every week plant another half a dozen seeds to extend my growing season as long as possible. I only stop when the weather gets too warm in WA summer. I have these growing for months this way.
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12 Mar 16, (Australia - arid climate)
When is the best time to plant snow peas as I planted some a week ago there not doing well they are in full sun thanks
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16 Nov 15, Nicole Taper (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I've planted some snowpeas & were doing really well. But have turned really pale & anemic after some heavy rain lately. They're about 10cm high. It's late spring HELP!
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17 Jun 15, harriet (Australia - temperate climate)
what are the pests for snowpeas???????????????
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27 Apr 15, Ziggy (Australia - temperate climate)
Are snow peas easy to grow
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27 Aug 15, david (Australia - temperate climate)
Easy peasy, pardon the pun. Support when young and keep rows at least 450 mm apart so you can find the peas before they mature. Good luck.
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27 Apr 15, Dee (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Ziggy Yes, they're very easy to grow although you need to make sure they have enough ventilation as they can easily get white powdery mildew (I think that's what it's called). They come up pretty quickly too which I always find exciting. I soak my seeds in warm water overnight before I plant them. Happy growing!
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06 Mar 15, Lois Hermiston (Australia - temperate climate)
I have just removed tomato plants and am wondering if I can put snow peas in the same plot. Is there a hint as to how to prepare the soil? I know with Sweet Peas the soil needs some Lime. Is it the same with edible peas?
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06 Oct 14, Craig (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
How do I store the seeds for next winter ? They are currently still in the pods, looking half green to pale green. Some with mould on them.
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29 Aug 14, josie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I planted peas before the winter its now end of August and there are no pod on them,the plant looks ok with lots of foliage , some are wilting and dying the base are brown i've scattered some fresh soil on the base to see if that would help the fruiting, we had a lot of rain. Pls what am i doing wrong.
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