Pea, Snowbird

Description

Snowbird Pea Seeds – Early Harvest, Sweet Flavor, Crisp Pods

Looking for a fast-growing, flavorful, and space-efficient pea variety? Snowbird Pea (Pisum sativum) is an early-maturing snow pea known for its compact growth habit, abundant yields, and sweet, tender pods perfect for fresh eating or cooking. This heirloom garden favorite is ideal for gardeners of all experience levels and thrives in cooler climates.

Why Grow Snowbird Peas?

Snowbird peas are a bush-type variety that grows just 18–24 inches tall, making them perfect for small gardens, raised beds, and containers. Unlike taller climbing varieties, Snowbird peas don’t require trellising, which makes them easier to maintain and harvest.

This cold-tolerant pea matures in just 55–60 days, making it one of the earliest-producing snow peas available. It’s perfect for succession planting in early spring and again in late summer for a fall crop.

Key Features of Snowbird Pea:

• 🌱 Early Maturity: Harvest in as little as 55–60 days

• 🌿 Compact Bush Growth: No need for staking or support

• 🌞 Cool-Weather Favorite: Thrives in early spring and fall

• 🌼 High Yields: Produces 3” crisp pods with 2–3 peas per pod

• 🍴 Versatile Flavor: Sweet, tender pods great for stir-fries, salads, or snacking fresh

Growing Tips:

Plant Snowbird peas directly in well-drained soil as soon as the ground can be worked in early spring. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart. Keep soil moist during germination. Snowbird peas grow best in full sun to partial shade and prefer cool temperatures between 55–70°F.

For continued harvests, sow additional plantings every 2–3 weeks during the cool season. Harvest when pods are flat, tender, and about 3 inches long, before the peas inside swell.

Perfect for Home Gardens and Market Growers

Whether you’re a backyard gardener, homesteader, or small-scale market grower, Snowbird peas offer unbeatable ease, flavor, and productivity. Their sweet, crunchy pods are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, or stir-frying—making them a staple crop for your cool-season garden.