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Growing Organic Cascadia Snap Pea Vegetable Garden Seeds
Organic Cascadia Snap Pea Growth Habits:
Plant seed 1-2 inches in the ground when spring temperatures are 50-70°. These are also good candidates for the fall and can be sowed in late July for a fall crop. As snow peas develop, there will be vines, but these do not need support. Green pods will be about 3 inches long and will be ready for harvest in 65 days.
Various Uses for Organic Cascadia Snap Pea :
Cascadia Snap Peas can be eaten just off of the vine. These are also delicious lightly cooked as well. Try mixing them into your stir-fries as one of the last veggies because cooking is so short. Snap Peas can also be blanched in the pasta water for an easy and green addition. There is no shortage of dishes. You can include snap peas for a juicy and sweet crunch.
Organic Cascadia Snap Pea Benefits:
Cascadia Snap Pea is great in the garden plot and in your diet. In the garden it is a great companion to strawberries, spinach, eggplant, carrots, beans, parsley, and peppers. Just keep it away from onions. In your diet it is a low calorie food that packs a lot of fiber. So it is great for feeling full and regulating blood sugar.
Additional Information:
Cascadia Snap Pea is the winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Pisum sativum |
Other Names: |
Cascadia |
Color: |
Green |
Flavor: |
Juicy, sweet |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
65 days |
Planting Depth: |
1-2 Inches |
Plant Spacing: |
24-36 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
2-3 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Vine |
Soil Preference: |
Moist, well-draining |
Temp Preference: |
50-70° |
Light Preference: |
Full sun |
Other
Pests/diseases: |
Pea root rot, pea moth |