Carouby De Maussane

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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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

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Carouby De Maussane Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 31st – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 24th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 18th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 14th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 12th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 7th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 3rd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 31st – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 22nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 5th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

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.