Peas - Snow peas

The snap pea is crunchy, sweet and ultra-productive!

Snap peas are the go-to varieties for abundant harvests of flat, sweet, and crunchy whole pods. At Semis de la Seigneurie, we offer two complementary classics: Snowpeas (thin, tender, and very sweet pods) and Oregon Sugar Peas (large, fleshy, and very productive pods). These peas are ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or vertical gardening, and are perfectly suited to zone 4b. They offer a generous harvest, easy to grow even for beginners!

Why choose Snow Peas from the Seigneurie Seedlings?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Fully edible – Pod and pea

✅ Highly productive – Extended harvest

✅ Early maturing – 60-70 days, ideal for northern climates

✅ Mild flavor – Perfect crunchy texture

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Sow directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked (April-May), 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Tolerates light frost. Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil. Space 5 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart. Staking is essential (150-180 cm). Matures in 60-70 days. Harvest in June-July. Autumn sowing is possible (late July).

Producer's advice

Culinary uses

• Eaten raw (snacks, children's lunches)
• In crunchy salads
• Stir-fried in a wok (they retain their crispness)
• Steamed or pan-fried
• As a dip or on crudités platters

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🌱 CULTURE

Direct seeding:

• Very early in the spring (April-May)
• 4-6 weeks before the last frost
• Workable ground (not waterlogged)
• Tolerates light frost (-2 to -4°C)
• Depth: 3-4 cm
• Spacing: 5 cm
• Rows: 60 cm
• Autumn sowing possible (late July)

Plantation:

• Full sun to partial shade (minimum 6 hours)
• Well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Enrich with compost
• Avoid soil that is too rich in nitrogen
• Install supports before sowing (150-180 cm)
• Prefers cool weather (15-20°C)

Interview :

• Regular watering (especially during flowering)
• Light hoeing (shallow roots)
• Mulch is recommended (it preserves freshness).
• No excessive fertilization
• Guide plants onto stakes
• Watch out for aphids and white powderpost

Harvest :

• 60-70 days after sowing
• June-July in Quebec (spring sowing)
• Signs of maturity:
  • Flat pods, light green, 7-8 cm
  • Peas barely visible in pod
  • Before the peas swell
• Harvest regularly (stimulates production)
• Harvest early in the morning (they're crunchier)
• Production over 3-4 weeks

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Tolerates light frost (early sowing)

✅ Prefers the cool Quebec climate

✅ Reliable production zone 4b

✅ Variety successfully tested in Quebec

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common Name: Snowpeas & Oregon Sugar Peas
• Botanical name: Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
• Type: Annual, climbing
• Maturity: 60-70 days
• Plant height: 150-180 cm
• Pod length: 7-8 cm
• Shape: Flat, wide
• Color: Soft green
• Texture: Crunchy, entirely edible
• Flavor: Sweet and delicate
• Spacing: 5 cm, rows 60 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🍳 Wok stir-fry – Garlic, ginger, soy sauce
• 💨 Steam – 3-5 minutes, crispy
• 🥗 Crunchy salad – Raw, Asian vinaigrette
• 🥕 Raw with dip – Healthy raw vegetables
• ❄️ Blanched and frozen – 2 min, freeze
• 🍲 Asian soup – Ramen, pho
• 🍝 Pasta – Spring Primavera
• 🥘 Curry – Thai or Indian

Preparation :

• Wash and trim the stems
• Remove wire if present
• Very short cooking time (3-5 min)
• Fully edible (pod + pea)
• essential crunchy texture

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 5-7 days (perforated bag)
• Blanch and freeze: up to 12 months
• Best when freshly harvested
• Harvest regularly (continuous production)
• Lose crunchy quickly