Oregon Giant Snow Pea (30" Height),

• Colossal Pod Size: Consistently produces wide, succulent pods reaching 4.5 to 5 inches in length.
• Stays Sweet Longer: Unlike many snow peas that become "parchment-like" or bitter as they age, Oregon Giant remains sweet and tender even when the seeds begin to swell.
• Elite Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, and Fusarium Wilt (Race 1).
• High-Yielding Bush Habit: While it is a bush-type pea, it is vigorous and prolific, producing heavy clusters of pods over a long harvest window.
• Sugar-Sweet Flavor: Known for a high sugar content and a juicy, crisp texture.

1. Sowing the Seeds:
Peas thrive in the cool weather of spring and autumn.

• When: Direct sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. For a fall crop, sow 8–10 weeks before the first expected frost.
• Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep.
• Temperature: Peas germinate best when soil temperatures are between 45°F and 70°F.

2. The Perfect Location:
Oregon Giant prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is a "bush" variety, the vines can reach 3 feet in height; providing a short trellis, netting, or "pea brush" (twigs stuck in the ground) is highly recommended to keep the heavy pods off the soil and make harvesting easier.

3. Maintenance:

• Spacing: Space seeds 1–2 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart.
• Watering: Provide consistent moisture, especially during the flowering and pod-setting stages.
• Harvesting: For the best quality, harvest when pods are flat and seeds are just beginning to form. However, a unique trait of Oregon Giant is that the pods remain edible and sweet even as they become quite large.

Because the pods are so large and sturdy, Oregon Giant is the premier choice for fresh vegetable platters. Its size makes it an excellent vessel for dips. In the kitchen, it requires very little cooking—simply blanch or sauté for 2 minutes to preserve its brilliant green color and sugary crunch.

Garden Tip: Peas are nitrogen fixers! After your Oregon Giant harvest is finished, cut the plants off at the soil line but leave the roots in the ground. They will break down and provide a natural nitrogen boost for the next crop you plant in that spot. 🫛🌱❄️