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Snowbird — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Snowbird
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

8-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost date. Plant 2 inches deep. Provide support structure for climbing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture for tender pods
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green flat pods with white flowers
Size: 3-4 inch flat pods
Shape: Flat, wide snow pea pods with small developing peas
Flavour: Crisp and sweet with tender, completely edible pods

In the kitchen

Stir-fries, fresh eating, salads, steaming, Asian dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pea weevils
Diseases: Powdery mildew, fusarium wilt, root rot
Resistance: Good resistance to pea enation mosaic virus and powdery mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsPeas add nitrogen to soil that carrots need, carrots help break up soil for pea roots

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas, provides ground cover and shade for pea roots

SpinachUtilizes nitrogen from peas, shallow roots don't compete with pea root system

RadishesQuick harvest before peas need space, helps loosen soil and may deter pea root maggots

MintRepels ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds, deters aphids and flea beetles

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that attack peas

MarigoldsRepel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that can damage pea plants

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, climbing varieties provide companion support

Avoid

OnionsMay inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicCan stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial rhizobia bacteria on pea roots

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and may harbor thrips that damage pea pods

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 81
Protein (g): 5.42
Fat (g): 0.4
Carbohydrate (g): 14.4
Fibre (g): 5.7
Sugars (g): 5.67
Vitamin A (µg): 38
Vitamin C (mg): 40
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 24.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.169
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 1.47
Magnesium (mg): 33
Phosphorus (mg): 108
Potassium (mg): 244
Zinc (mg): 1.24
Selenium (µg): 1.8

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Snowbird

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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