Carouby De Maussane

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Sweet, crisp pods with a cool snap—Carouby De Maussane snow peas bring a delicate, garden-fresh sweetness that practically tastes like spring.

At maturity, the slender pods hold a tender, juicy texture and a clean, bright green color, making them especially prized for fresh use and quick pickling where their flavor stays vivid. Grow them for a graceful, productive vine that turns your rows into a living tapestry of pods ready at about 60 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Climbing

Botanical illustration of Carouby De Maussane

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Climbing
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Carouby De Maussane snow peas are all about that cool snap and clean, sweet pod—don’t cook them into softness. Use fast heat or none at all; a squeeze of lemon and a slick of fat is what makes their sugar pop without dulling the bright green flavor.

Best Uses

tossed raw with flaky salt and lemon zest for maximum crunch
quick-blanched and hit with butter/olive oil to coat without going dull
stir-fried at high heat for 30–60 seconds to keep them snappy
quick pickling to lock in vivid, springy sweetness

Flavor Profile

sweet green pea flavor cool, crisp snap tender, juicy pods with minimal starchiness bright grassy finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon butter mint garlic feta ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Pisum sativum var. saccharatum (sugar peas), and how do I control it?

A common problem is powdery mildew, which shows up as a white dusting on leaves and can reduce pod fill in warm, humid weather. Start by spacing plants for good airflow and watering at the base to keep foliage dry, then remove heavily infected leaves early. If it keeps spreading, use a labeled fungicide that targets powdery mildew on edible legumes, following the label’s interval before harvest.

How often should I water Pisum sativum var. saccharatum during the main growing phase (from flowering into pod fill)?

During flowering and pod filling, keep the soil consistently evenly moist—typically about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into smaller waterings to avoid dry spells. Water when the top 1 inch of soil starts to feel dry, because letting peas dry out then re-watering can cause thin pods and uneven growth.

How can I tell when carouby de maussane (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are fully formed but still sweet and tender—usually around 60 days, with peak picking starting shortly after the first flowers set. Look for pods that are plump and glossy with seeds you can feel through the pod wall but that are not bulging hard; if the pods look dull or seeds are noticeably large and firm, you’ve waited too long for the best eating quality. Pick every 1–2 days during the main flush to prevent toughening.