Grow big, tender pods for bold garden flavor!
Oregon Giant Snow Peas are known for their extra-large, flat pods and sweet, crisp texture. These vigorous plants are highly productive and perfect for stir-fries, salads, and snacking. If you’re looking for a snow pea that delivers both size and taste, Oregon Giant is ready to take over your trellis.
Variety: Oregon Giant Snow Pea (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 30–36 inches
Flavor Profile: Sweet, crisp, and tender
Color: Broad, flat green pods
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Pods in 60–70 days
Uses: Great for stir-fries, salads, and fresh eating
Fun Fact: Developed at Oregon State University, this variety is prized for its disease resistance and jumbo pod size.
Oregon Giant lives up to its name with pods that are broad, flat, and bursting with sweet flavor. They’re perfect for quick stir-fries, fresh veggie platters, or tossing into salads for a satisfying crunch. Their size makes them easy to harvest, and their flavor makes them hard to resist. It’s a garden favorite for good reason!
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with cool spring or fall temperatures.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist during flowering and pod development.
🌾 Support and Maintain: Use a short trellis or fence to support vines.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when pods are wide, flat, and tender, before seeds swell for best flavor.
