A reliable snow pea with broad, flat, tender pods harvested young and flat for stir-fries and salads. Compact, productive and easy in cool conditions.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Snow Pea 'Oregon'
Pisum sativum 'Oregon' is an moderate-growing edible plant in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Snow Pea 'Oregon'
Snow Pea 'Oregon' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Snow Pea 'Oregon' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Snow Pea 'Oregon' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Snow Pea 'Oregon' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Snow Pea 'Oregon' in the garden
Snow Pea 'Oregon' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Snow Pea 'Oregon' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Snow Pea 'Oregon'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Snow Pea 'Oregon' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.