How to Grow Snap Pea 'Cascadia'
Pisum sativum 'Cascadia'
Your complete guide to growing Snap Pea 'Cascadia'.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Snap Pea 'Cascadia'
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Snap Pea 'Cascadia'
✓ Good companions
Peas fix nitrogen in soil that carrots can utilize, while carrots don't compete for space
Deter aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pea pods
Benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch to retain soil moisture
Repel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants
Repels ants and aphids, though should be contained to prevent spreading
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Break up soil for pea roots and mature quickly before peas need full space
Grows well in cool weather with peas and utilizes nitrogen they provide
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production
Competes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea plants
Can inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
