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Snow peas, Swiss giant
Pisum sativum convar. axiphium
This medium early pea grows to a towering 150–200 cm tall. The showy violet flowers and large, bright green and tender snow peas make this giant welcome in the garden. Harvest from mid-June to early August. Swiss giant is a proven local variety which doubles as an ornament in the garden.
Growing instructions
Sow from mid-March to mid-April in rows 60 cm apart with two rows per bed. Alternatively, plant 8–10 seeds in circles 60 cm apart. In each circle pound in a 200 cm high stake. For rows, trellis the growing plants with twine or wire every 25 cm.
Growing calendar
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| Sowing quantity 500 g/Are | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height
200
cm
Planting distance
3
x
60
cm
Sowing depth
5
cm
Germination duration
12
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types