Pods of snow peas are flat and thin with the bulge of tiny seed barely visible at prime eating stage. The bright green pods should be turgid and crisp. They contain five to seven seeds and reach a length of 2 to 3 inches. The vigorous growing vine is a legume. Plant 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected spring killing frost.
Peas grow best in well-drained sandy soil.
Plant seed in single rows about 1 inch deep with seed spaced about 5 inches apart. Trellis the plants to support the vines and keep pods from touching the soil. Maintain good soil moisture during bloom, pod set and pod fill for tenderest, sweetest pods. Purchase smooth, thin, crisp pods of snow peas with little or no seed enlargement. Fresh pods are turgid and shiny, not wilted.