Cold-hardy and early to the table!
Early Frosty Snap Peas are a reliable, cool-weather variety that thrives in early spring and late fall. With sweet, crunchy pods and excellent cold tolerance, theyāre perfect for gardeners in cooler climates or anyone eager to get a jump on the season. These peas donāt mind a little chillāand theyāll reward you with crisp, delicious harvests.
Variety:Ā Early Frosty Snap Pea (Pisum sativum)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 30ā36 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Sweet and crisp
Color:Ā Green pods with tender peas
Planting Conditions:Ā Full sun; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline:Ā Pods in 55ā65 days
Uses:Ā Great for fresh eating, stir-fries, and early harvests
Fun Fact:Ā This variety is especially suited for early planting and can tolerate light frostsāperfect for extending your pea season!
Early Frosty Snap Peas are a dream for gardeners who canāt wait to get growing. Their sweet, crunchy pods are delicious raw, tossed into salads, or lightly sautĆ©ed. And because they tolerate chilly weather, you can plant them earlier than most peas and enjoy fresh harvests before summer even hits. Theyāre a springtime favorite for a reason!
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun with cool temperatures is ideal.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil moist, especially during flowering and pod development.
š¾Ā Support and Maintain:Ā Use a trellis or pea netting to support climbing vines.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pick pods when theyāre full, crisp, and bright greenādonāt wait too long or theyāll lose their sweetness.
