It takes about six months to harvest snow peas planted in winter. It only takes 2 to 3 months to harvest snow peas planted in spring. It takes 3 to 4 months to harvest snow peas planted in autumn. Snow pea is a long-day plant and requires stronger light and longer sunshine during the pod-bearing stage.

The growth habits of snow peas

Snow peas do not have strict soil requirements. They are suitable for loose, neutral soil containing organic matter. They are suitable for growing in soil with a pH of 6.0~7.2. When the acidity is lower than ph5.5, it is prone to disease and reduces the pod setting rate. Continuous cropping is avoided and crop rotation is generally at least 4 to 5 years.

The snow pea has a deep root system and is slightly drought-tolerant but not wet-tolerant. Poor drainage during sowing or seedlings can easily lead to root rot. Drought during the flowering period can lead to poor fertilization and the formation of empty pods or dead pods. Keep the soil slightly moist during daily maintenance.

If the air humidity of snow peas is too low during the flowering period, it will cause flowers and pods to drop; if they encounter high temperature and drought during the pod growth period, the pod fibers will harden early and mature prematurely, thus reducing quality and yield.