Royal Snap II

Family: Fabaceae Vegetable

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Sweet, crisp pods with a jewel-like snap—Royal Snap II delivers tender, edible pods that feel velvety at first touch and then shatter cleanly with each bite.

The flavor is bright and garden-fresh, with a delicate pea sweetness that shines whether you enjoy them straight from the vine or let them star in quick, vibrant preparations. Ideal for home growers seeking a dependable snap-pea with excellent pod quality at about 60 days from sowing.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Clumping

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Royal Snap II 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	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

Royal Snap II is built for heat-light cooking and cold crunch—those pods go from plush to crisp with a satisfying, clean shatter instead of turning dull or stringy. Use it like a fresh vegetable candy: bright acids and butter or olive oil make the sweetness pop without hiding the pea’s own sweet-green character.

Best Uses

quick sauté—just to gloss the pods, keeping the snap
blanch-and-chill for crunch in salads and grain bowls
raw snacking with flaky salt and lemon
fast stir-fries where they only need 60–90 seconds of heat

Flavor Profile

garden-fresh sweetness bright, lightly vegetal snap-pea flavor velvety-tender pods that shatter cleanly pleasantly mild, sugar-forward finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic mint butter olive oil parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Pisum sativum (snap peas), and how can I manage it?

For snap peas, powdery mildew (a white, dusty coating on leaves) is a common problem in warm, humid weather. Improve airflow by spacing plants well and watering at the soil line, then remove the most affected leaves early. If mildew keeps spreading, apply an appropriate mildew spray labeled for edible peas and repeat according to label directions.

How often should I water Pisum sativum during the main growing phase?

During pod set and fill (roughly weeks 4–8 in a ~60-day crop), keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week total, adjusted for rain and heat. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkles, and check that the top few inches of soil stay consistently damp. Letting soil swing dry then wet can cause poor pod fill in snap peas.

How do I tell when Royal Snap II (Pisum sativum) is ready to harvest?

Start harvesting when pods are full-sized but still tender—typically about 60 days from sowing, and often once pods reach thumb-width and the peas inside are visible but not bulging hard. Pick every 1–2 days because snap peas can turn tough quickly. Pods should snap when bent and the skin should be thin and crisp.