606 Peas Vegetable Starts

These young plants provide a convenient head start and are ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds and containers with suitable support. Choose from different varieties for harvesting tender snap peas or crisp snow peas throughout the growing season.

Why You'll Like It

Sweet and delicious — Freshly harvested peas have a naturally sweet flavour and satisfying crunch.

Cool-season favourite — Peas thrive in cooler temperatures and are ideal for early-season gardens.

Easy garden start — Vegetable starts give you a convenient head start compared with growing from seed.

Great for vertical growing — Climbing varieties make excellent use of vertical space when provided with a trellis or support.

Harvest fresh — Pick pods regularly while they are young and tender for the best flavour and texture.

Great for small spaces — An excellent choice for raised beds and containers when given suitable support.

Pea Varieties

Pea 'Snak Hero' — A productive snap pea variety known for crisp, juicy pods with a naturally sweet flavour. The tender pods are delicious eaten fresh right from the garden or added to salads and stir-fries.

Pea 'Snow Max' — A vigorous snow pea variety producing flat, crisp pods with a sweet, delicate flavour. Harvest the pods young and tender for fresh eating, stir-fries and other dishes.

Plant Details

Pod Type: Snap Pea & Snow Pea
Tray Size: 606
Plant Type: Vegetable Start
Crop Type: Pea
Season: Spring to Early Summer
Fragrance: No
Hardiness: Cool-season crop

Growing Information

Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Planting: Transplant carefully once conditions are suitable, avoiding prolonged exposure to extreme heat
Spacing: Allow adequate room between plants and provide support for climbing varieties

Great For

Vegetable Gardens • Raised Beds • Containers • Trellises • Kitchen Gardens • Edible Gardens • Cool-Season Gardens

Bring the fresh, sweet flavour of spring to your garden with easy-to-grow 606 Peas Vegetable Starts.

Variant

$3.99

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Pisum sativum

AKA

Snack Hero Pea

Light

Full Sun

Water

Snack Hero peas grow best in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod development, for the sweetest, most productive harvest.

Care Level

Snack Hero peas are easy to grow and require minimal care. Provide a trellis or other support for climbing, keep the soil consistently moist, and harvest pods regularly to encourage continued production.

Optimal Temperature

10–24°C

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Mature Height

24–36 in. tall (60–90 cm)

Mature Spread

6–12 in. wide (15–30 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No