Pisum, Oriental Pea, Snow Pea 'Golden Sweet Edible Pod'

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Queen Creek, Arizona

Ijamsville, Maryland

Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania

Everett, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
4
neutrals
0
negative
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(Zone 8b) | July 2015 | neutral

The pods are only sweet and crunchy if picked very young. The best thing for me is that it did very well in a long spell of hot weather w...Read More

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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | neutral

Attractive vines and pretty yellow fruit, but produces relatively tasteless pods.

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Everett, WA | December 2010 | positive

This was the delightful surprise of my 2010 garden. Golden and sweet pods we ate raw and stir fried. I would have included this for the f...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Reportedly the only yellow-colored edible podded pea in their collection of 1,200 peas.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

Bright lemon-yellow pods on 6 foot tall plants, with lovely two-toned purple flowers. Best when eaten small. Originally obtained from a m...Read More

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