Snow Pea Varieties

Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow Pea

Once you try Oregon Sugar Pod II, you will not want to try another snow pea! Features: 1) This snow pea has green pods and peas. 2) As with all snow peas the pod and peas are edible. 3) Oregon Sugar Pod II vines up to 3 feet. 4) This plant has white flowers. 5) […]

Sow and Grow Snow Peas

Sow and Grow Snow Peas

Here are my tips on how to sow and grow snow peas which are the same tips for sugar snaps and peas: Outdoor Sowing Tips:  1) Soak the seeds overnight (6 to 12 hours) to speed up germination and/or wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel and put them in a ziplock overnight.  Don’t […]

Types of Peas

Types of Peas

There are three different types of peas: English or Shell Peas:  These peas are shelled which means that you don’t eat the shells or pods when mature. Snap or Sugar Snap Peas:   Snap peas are smaller than English Peas.  Also, the peas and the pods are edible.  The pods are rounded and thicker than snow […]