Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Snowpea Oregon Giant is named after the very large edible pods. They sometimes reach 12cm long.
The plant itself is quite short for a climbing variety and only reaches 90-150cm but the quality of the snowpeas is very high, particularly when eaten very young.
Peas should be planted in soil with high organic levels where possible but they do not need high levels of Nitrogen which they can get from the air and fix in root nodules.
Plant from Jan-Nov in Cold areas, from Feb-Sept in Temperate areas and from Mar-July in Subtropical and Tropical areas.
Plant the seed 2-4cm deep, quite thickly, in rows 35-75cm apart and provide strong trellissing for support of climbing varieties.
Pick when small for the best tasting peas and in order to promote greater yields.