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

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28 Apr 13 Kris (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi We live in Perth and have just planted snow peas for the first time. The plants are still quite small (under 30cm) and the first one has a flower. We were wondering whether we should pinch it out and allow the plant to put its energy into growing more before it puts it into the peas? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks. Kris
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30 Apr 13 Sustainable Jill (Australia - temperate climate)
If you get frosts, you could pinch it out and wait til spring for your snow peas. Otherwise just leave it and start eating in a few weeks!
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