Golden Sweet Snow Pea with foliage on a white background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea close-up on blue background with coin for size reference.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea with pea shoots and flowers on a black background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea with pea shoots and flowers on a pink background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea growing in garden.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea with foliage on a white background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea close-up on blue background with coin for size reference.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea with pea shoots and flowers on a black background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea with pea shoots and flowers on a pink background.
Golden Sweet Snow Pea growing in garden.

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Golden Sweet Snow

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Description

(Pisum sativum). Brilliantly colored pods and flowers are perfect for salads and stir fries. This variety produces flat pods that are a beautiful, bright lemon yellow. Tall 6-foot vines bear lovely purple flowers perfect for bouquets. Collected from a market in India; rare and tasty.

Growing Tips: Golden Sweet snow peas thrive in cooler weather and are best planted in early spring or fall. They grow optimally in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure. This enhances the soil's moisture retention and nutrient availability, providing a strong foundation for the plants to thrive.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Vining
Sun Requirement
6–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
10–30
Days to Maturity
60–70
Planting Depth
1 in.
Plant Spacing
4 in.
Ideal Temperature
45–80°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

Golden Sweet snow peas should be sown in very early spring, 4-6 weeks ahead of the last frost date, or in late summer for fall harvest. The ideal temperature for optimal growth is 45-80 F. These peas are hardy and can tolerate light frost. Knowing your local last and first frost dates will help you time your planting perfectly​. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

  • Sow seeds directly in the garden four to six weeks before the last frost date in spring.
  • For fall planting, seed directly in the ground 60 days before first fall frost. (If your area stays above 75 F into fall, you may not have a successful crop, and it is probably best to just plant in spring.)
  • Ideal germination temperature is 45-80 F.
  • Seeds germinate in 10-30 days.

How to Grow

  • Plant peas in early spring or in late summer for a fall harvest; they thrive in cool weather.
  • A trellis is essential to keep vining-type plants from trailing along the ground. Bush (dwarf) types do not grow so tall and, planted in blocks, hold each other up without need of additional support.
  • Plant peas 1⁄2 inch deep and thin to 3 inches apart.
  • Keep well weeded and be sure to mulch with straw or hay.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Fungus is the most common pest associated with peas. Simple measures, like cleaning up the garden after harvest to remove all fungus-infected plant tissue, are hugely helpful.
  • Also provide good airflow in the garden. Don't overcrowd plants and be sure to train them up a trellis if needed.

How to Save Seeds

Peas will self pollinate. However, to ensure purity, it is best to isolate by 25-50 feet between varieties to dissuade wandering bees from cross pollinating flowers if you are planning to save the seeds.

  • Allow several pods to dry fully on the plant until brown and crisp.
  • Harvest dried pods and shell seeds carefully.
  • Spread seeds out in a well-ventilated area to dry completely.
  • Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
  • Label clearly with variety name and year harvested.

FAQ

Does Golden Sweet need a trellis?

Yes. This is a vining pea with tall 6-foot vines, and a trellis is essential to keep vining types from trailing along the ground.

When should I sow Golden Sweet?

Sow seeds directly in the garden four to six weeks before the last frost date in spring. For a fall crop, seed directly in the ground 60 days before the first fall frost, though if your area stays above 75 F into fall you may not have a successful crop and are better off planting only in spring. Ideal germination temperature is 45 to 80 F, and seeds germinate in 10 to 30 days.

What are the yellow pods and purple flowers good for?

The flat pods are a beautiful, bright lemon yellow and are perfect for salads and stir fries, ready in 60 to 70 days. The lovely purple flowers on the same vines are perfect for bouquets. This rare and tasty variety was collected from a market in India.

Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Purple blooms, yellow pods: Pods stand out on the vine, so picking is easy.

  • Prolific vines: Heavy picking for weeks, with plenty to share.

  • Tall vines: Reaches 6 to 8 feet; give it a tall trellis.

  • Early and cold hardy: Among the first peas to bear; shrugs off frost and snow.

  • Heads up: Milder than green snow peas; pick small and keep stir-fries quick.

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