Oregon Giant Snow Pea
Best disease-resistant choice for home gardeners seeking high-yield, sweet snow peas.
Discover the Oregon Giant Snow Pea, a highly productive variety known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and substantial pods, measuring up to 5 inches. This open-pollinated vegetable thrives in spring and fall plantings, maturing in just 65 days. Its short, bushy vines (30-36 inches) offer an extended harvest window into mid-summer, providing continuous enjoyment. The Oregon Giant boasts excellent resistance to common pea diseases like powdery mildew and pea enation mosaic virus, ensuring a reliable and bountiful crop for your garden.
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Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking high-yield harvests for fresh stir-fries
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to powdery mildew
- Busy growers wanting efficient and easy harvesting
Who should skip it
- Casual harvesters who might miss the peak picking window
- Gardeners without the time or materials for sturdy trellising
- Urban gardeners with limited vertical space or small containers
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against powdery mildew and mosaic virus ensures reliable harvests.
Yield Potential
Prolific production keeps the kitchen stocked throughout the extended harvest window.
Flavor Profile
Thick, succulent pods deliver a consistently sweet crunch in every bite.
Growth Habit
Compact, bushy vines thrive in small spaces without needing extensive trellising.
Maturity Speed
Rapid sixty-five day cycle allows for quick turnaround in seasonal gardens.
Harvest Flexibility
Pods maintain tender texture even when allowed to grow quite plump.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity
65 Days
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
1-2 inches
Optimum Germination Temperature
50-75ºF
Vine Length
30-36 inches
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Features
- Thick, succulent, and sweet pods
- High yields over extended harvest
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- Resistant to pea enation mosaic virus
- Short, bushy vines
- Pods remain tender when plump
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Oregon Giant Snow Pea seeds for their exceptional quality, noting a very high germination rate and robust plant growth. The primary theme is the impressive yield; gardeners are delighted by the large, sweet pods that live up to the "Giant" name. Reviewers frequently mention the ease of cultivation, making these seeds a reliable choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking abundant harvests and excellent flavor.
Know before you buy
At 30-36 inches tall, the vines are relatively short and bushy. While they can often stand on their own, providing a small trellis or pea netting can keep the pods off the ground and make harvesting much easier.
You should harvest when the pods are plump and bright green, but still tender. Unlike some varieties that get tough as they fill out, the Oregon Giant remains succulent even when the peas inside are well-developed.
Oregon Giant snow peas perform best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. While they have an extended harvest window, they are not heat-tolerant and will likely stop producing once mid-summer temperatures consistently rise.
Yes, their compact, bushy growth habit makes them an excellent choice for containers or raised beds. Ensure your container is at least 12 inches deep and provides full sun exposure.
The Oregon Giant was specifically bred for high resistance to powdery mildew and pea enation mosaic virus. This makes it a reliable choice for gardeners who have struggled with these common fungal and viral issues in previous seasons.
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