Petite Snap-Greens – Pea Seed
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Description
Petite Snap-Greens is a delightful variety of peas that produces small, tender, and sweet pods, perfect for snacking, salads, or adding to a variety of dishes. With its compact, bushy growth, this pea variety is ideal for gardeners with limited space or those looking to grow peas in containers or raised beds. The pods are edible whole, offering a crisp texture and a fresh, sweet flavor that makes them a standout in both fresh and cooked dishes. Quick to mature and easy to grow, Petite Snap-Greens is perfect for early-season crops and can be enjoyed both fresh from the garden or cooked. Whether you toss them in a stir-fry, snack on them raw, or add them to a vegetable medley, Petite Snap-Greens will provide a burst of flavor and color to your meals.
Features:
- Sweet, Tender Flavor: Petite Snap-Greens peas have a naturally sweet and tender flavor, perfect for eating fresh or adding to cooked dishes.
- Edible Pods: The crisp, tender pods are fully edible, offering a dual-purpose crop that’s both delicious and nutritious.
- Compact Growth: This variety has a bushy, compact growth habit, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, or raised beds.
- Quick Maturity: Petite Snap-Greens peas mature quickly, providing a fast harvest that can be enjoyed early in the growing season.
- High Yield: Despite its compact size, Petite Snap-Greens produces a high yield of sweet, tender pods.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stir-fries, and a variety of cooked dishes.
Specifications:
- Growth Cycle: 50–60 days to maturity
- Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod development.
- Spacing: Space plants 2–4 inches apart for optimal growth and pod production.
- Harvesting: Harvest when pods are plump, bright green, and tender. For the sweetest flavor, pick pods before they become overly mature.
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, tender, and crisp with an excellent fresh flavor.
- Plant Type: Annual
