Oregon Giant

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, cool-spring pods arrive in abundance with a crisp snap and a distinctly sugary, garden-fresh flavor—an Oregon Giant snow pea that feels substantial in the hand yet stays tender.

The long, flat pods mature to a bold, deep green and hold their delicate texture for impressive stir-fry-ready versatility, from fresh snacking to quick pickling and bright sauces. For gardeners who love a dramatic harvest, this variety delivers large, elegant pods at about 65 days, rewarding steady cool-season care with a truly satisfying bite.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 65 DaysHabit: Clumping

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Oregon Giant 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	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 29th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 23rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 19th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 17th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 12th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 8th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 5th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 29th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 24th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 14th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 5th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 27th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 10th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 15th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 5th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	65
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
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

These snow-pea pods are built for heat that’s quick and hot: they snap crisply without going stringy or dull, and their sweetness reads clearly against salty/sour sauces. Slice them long for stir-fries or pickle them whole so you get that “substantial in-hand” crunch every time.

Best Uses

fast stir-fries where the pods stay bright and snappy
quick pickling for crunchy, lightly sweet bite
shaved-raw snacking or tossed into spring salads for traction under dressing
bright pan sauces (lemon-garlic, ginger) where the pods need minimal time

Flavor Profile

sweet sugar snap crisp, tender snap with thin, edible pods fresh green pea flavor that stays clean rather than starchy lightly grassy finish, pleasantly vegetal

Kitchen Pairings

garlic ginger lemon soy sauce sesame oil goat cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Pisum sativum (sugar snap peas), and how can I manage it?

Watch for powdery mildew and pea aphids on sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum), especially in humid, still air and dense foliage. Improve airflow with proper spacing and remove heavily infected leaves early; if needed, spray with an insecticidal soap for aphids and a labeled fungicide for powdery mildew at first signs. Avoid overhead watering to keep leaf surfaces drier.

How often should I water sugar snap peas during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod fill (roughly mid-season through harvest), keep soil evenly moist—about 1–2 inches of water per week depending on rainfall and heat. Water deeply so moisture reaches the root zone, then let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly before watering again to prevent stress while avoiding waterlogged roots.

How do I tell when Oregon Giant sugar snap peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are crisp and fully filled but still tender, typically about 65 days from sowing; for best eating, pick frequently because pods can quickly become starchy. Snaps should release easily when bent and the seeds should be just-visible in the pod without bulging into a hard, thick texture.