Snap pea
VarietyPisum sativum Macrocarpon Group
Also called Sugar snap pea, Lathyrus oleraceus
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Pea · “peas are annual vegetable plants” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
“Because indoor warmth speeds germination (5–7 days vs. 10–14).” — Indoor Sugar Snap Pea Watering Schedule (2026)
“Their flowering-to-pod development window is just 7–10 days.” — Indoor Sugar Snap Pea Watering Schedule (2026)
from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Pea · “Light requirement: At least 6 hours of sunlight daily” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Pea · “Soil moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Pick pods when they are round and filled but before the peas inside turn starchy” — Sugar Snap Pea: Flavor, Days to Maturity & Growing Tips | Harman
from Pea · “Harvesting occurs when pods are plump and peas are fully formed” — How Long Do Pea Plants Take To Grow? Diagnostic Guide
“Use fabric pots (5–7 gallons) or glazed ceramic (not unglazed terracotta) to balance aeration and moisture retention.” — Indoor Sugar Snap Pea Watering Schedule (2026)
from Pea · “Plants in the allium (onion and garlic) family are not good partners for peas” — 17 Best Companion Plants for Garden Peas (and Those to Avoid)
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Where this comes from
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Snap pea
- Fact sheet: 11 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian