Early, sweet, dwarf (about 60 cm) crisp pea variety. Winner of the All-American Selections in 1984. A cross between a shelling pea and a snow pea, the snow pea is eaten raw or cooked whole, the pods and peas inside being equally sweet. Resistant to mildew and pea mosaic virus.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2-3 cm

optimal temperatures for germination: 5 to 20ºC

time for germination: 7 to 14 days

When to sow:

direct sowing when the soil can be worked in spring or 4 weeks before the last frost and then again at the end of July for a fall harvest

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 3-10 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 60-75 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Days to harvest (from sowing): 55 days

Specificities:

peas can be sown tightly, as they tolerate being crowded;

can be sown in succession, but since peas prefer cooler climates (germination rate decreases with heat), they are usually sown in spring to mid/late May for a summer harvest, then late July/early August for a fall harvest

Can be grown in pots.