Royal Snow Purple Podded Snow Pea Seeds

Royal Snow Purple Podded Snow Pea Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Pisum sativum
Listing is for 1 packet of 20 seeds

This is a unique purple almost black podded snow pea variety.  I love these purple podded snow peas because their color make them easy to spot on the plant for harvest. Pods are not super sweet like the green varieties but still good in flavor. I like to eat them raw so as to not lose the purple color during the cooking process. If gently steamed, they retain their purple color. More cooking causes them to lose their vibrant purple color. They look gorgeous sprinkled over a garden salad or added to crudité platters.  This is a great choice for small gardens as the vines are compact, staying around 2-3 feet tall. Harvest young while the pods are still flat, before the peas swell inside.  The more you harvest, the more it will encourage the plant to produce. 

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: Full sun. In hot climates, plant in a spot that gets full morning sun with afternoon shade.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist

Fertilizer: Do not fertilize nitrogen affixers like pea crops. An initial application or amendment of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Garden-Tone helps boost seedling growth, but then do not fertilize again.

When & How To Sow Seeds: For a spring crop, direct sow seeds right after your last spring frost date. For a fall crop, direct sow seeds when you start planting your fall garden. Dig a trench, 1 inch deep, right under a trellis. Sprinkle in the seeds, cover with soil, and water them in. Hot climate gardeners with mild winters - search your zipcode on www.plantmaps.com to view a chart with the max average high temperatures per month, for your area. Direct sow pea seeds in the first month in fall where the max average high temperature finally drops to 85F or below. 

Germination: 7-14 days

Days To Maturity: 60-70 days after direct sowing the seed

How & When To Harvest: To harvest, pinch the pods off the vine while they are still flat and before the seeds swell inside.

Common Diseases: The most common plant diseases when growing peas are powdery mildew and root rot. Powdery mildew appears as a white, powdery coating on leaves and thrives in humid conditions with poor air circulation. Treat it by pruning affected areas, improving airflow, and spraying with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water. Root rot, often caused by overly wet or poorly drained soil, leads to yellowing leaves and stunted growth—prevent it by planting in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering. Practicing crop rotation and avoiding overhead watering can also help reduce the risk of disease.

Common Pests: Common pests that affect peas include aphids, thrips, and pea weevils. Aphids cluster on tender stems and leaves, sucking sap and spreading disease—treat them with insecticidal soap or by blasting them off with water. Thrips can cause silver streaks and distorted leaves; control them with neem oil or sticky traps. Pea weevils chew notches in leaves and can damage developing pods—hand-pick adults if visible and use row covers to prevent infestation. Regular monitoring and early intervention help keep pest damage under control.

Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Mj5U3L7Qadw

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