Snap Pea Growing Guide
Snap peas are edible-podded peas with thick, crisp walls and sweet, plump seeds. They combine the best traits of shelling peas and snow peas and are eaten whole. Sugar snap varieties have become one of the most popular fresh-market peas.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: loam, sandy loam, silt loam
pH range: 6 - 7.5 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: good
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- pea aphid
- pea weevil
- thrips
Common Diseases
- powdery mildew
- fusarium wilt
- root rot
- ascochyta blight
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Inoculate seeds with Rhizobium leguminosarum before planting to ensure nitrogen fixation, especially in fields that have not grown peas recently.
Provide a trellis for climbing varieties; unsupported vines produce fewer pods and are harder to harvest.
Harvest snap peas when pods are plump but before seeds begin to bulge visibly; overripe pods lose their characteristic crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Snap Pea take to grow?
Snap Pea typically takes 65 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is early spring, late summer.
What soil does Snap Pea need?
Snap Pea grows best in loam, sandy loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 6-7.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Snap Pea need?
Snap Pea grows best at 12-20°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Snap Pea?
Snap Pea yields approximately 8,000 kg/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (2).
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