Sweet Horizon Snow Pea

Sweet Horizon Snow Pea

The Sweet Horizon Snow Pea is a premium variety bred in the European style, known for its impressive double sets of flat, straight pods. These sugary pods are easy to harvest and grow to lengths of 3-4 inches without curling, making them an attractive addition to any dish.

Key Features:

• Pod Size: Grows to 3-4 inches long
• Flavor Profile: Sweet and tender, perfect for salads or cooking
• Plant Height: Vigorous upright plants reach 26-32 inches tall

This mid-maturing snow pea is not only delicious but also visually appealing, enhancing salads and dishes with its vibrant color.

Growing Information:

• Soil Temperature for Germination: 45–75°F
• Seed Depth: 1–1.5 inches
• Seed Spacing: 1 inch
• Days to Emergence: 8–25 days
• Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Fertilizer Needs: Low
• Minimum Germination Rate: 80%
• Seeds per Ounce: Approximately 90–165
• Seed Life: 2 years

Peas are rich in phytonutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. They improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops.

Cultural Practices:

• Peas thrive as a hardy cool-season crop adaptable to various soil types
• Side dress with 1 cup of complete fertilizer and ½ cup of bone meal per 10 row feet
• Trellis climbing varieties for support; bush-type vines can be allowed to grow as mounds
• Monitor for environmental stress such as prolonged heat or moisture deficiency to maintain yield
• Extend your harvest by making multiple sowings throughout the season

Direct Sowing:

• Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring
• Cool temperatures can lead to slow germination; consider sowing in July for a fall crop
• In mild climates, overwintering is an option

Pest and Disease Management:

• Common Insects: Pea aphids; apply pyrethrin during the seedling stage if leaf scalloping is observed
• Common Diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery and downy mildews, and pea enation mosaic virus; use neem oil for control and practice crop rotation every 3–4 years for prevention

Harvesting and Storage:

• Check for maturity as soon as pods begin to swell
• Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production; overripe peas can become starchy and tough
• Store at 36°F with 95% humidity for optimal preservation