Snap pea
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon · Peas · Legume family
Also known as: Snow Pea · Sugar Pea · Mangetout
Easy60–200cmPet-friendlyEdible
Snap pea care at a glance
Snap pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–18 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 13–18 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Snap pea
Possible pests on Snap pea include Pea moth, Pigeons and Aphids. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Pea downy mildew and Fusarium wilt. Snap pea is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Pea moth Medium
- Pigeons Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Pea downy mildew Medium
- Fusarium wilt Medium
Weather
- Poor pollination in heat Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Snap pea
- Which pests affect Snap pea?
- Possible pests on Snap pea include Pea moth, Pigeons and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Snap pea?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Pea downy mildew and Fusarium wilt.
- Is Snap pea toxic to cats and dogs?
- Snap pea is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Snap pea need?
- Snap pea has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Snap pea need?
- Snap pea prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Snap pea frost-hardy?
- Snap pea is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -4 °C.
- Can you eat Snap pea?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds and fruit.