Snow peas
These delicious, sweet, and crunchy pea pods suspend from dense networks of tendrils and stem like christmas ornaments. Their easy maintenance and abundant desire to climb will bring your garden so much prosperity that the neighbours will surely be jealous. And with that, they have every reason to be jealous as these snow pea bushes are not only a spectacle to look at, but also a delicious and nutritious snack that could be enjoyed raw! Or, cook them in various dishes and you will be enjoying fresh, sweet, crunchy peas for the entire summer. |
Timing: Peas prefer cooler weather, therefore plant them in early spring from mid-February to the end of May. They could also be started indoors in January to be transplanted outside once the weather gets warmer. Sowing: Sow seeds 2cm deep, and give them 2-5 cm of room apart. Seeds should sprout within a week, but if they haven't sprouted dig up the soil to check for rot. To avoid rotting, don't soak the seeds in water before planting them if they are to be planted in moist soil. Growing: Use well drained soil and compost to provide them with sufficient nutrients, and keep them watered regularly, especially during the summer. At a certain point, the pea plants' tendrils will begin reaching for platforms to grow and climb. At this point, a framework will have to be built to support their growth. Harvesting: Pick the pods once they are bright green, plump, firm, and around 10cm long. |