Tomis

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweetly fragrant at first glance, Tomis snow peas unfurl into tender, ribbon-thin pods that stay crisp and succulent through harvest.

Their flavor is bright and gently sweet, with a clean snap and a delicate, garden-fresh texture that shines in quick, vibrant preparations—stir-fries, steaming, and fresh tosses alike. Grow Tomis for a steady, early-to-midseason yield of elegant pods that look as good as they taste on the plate.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Bush

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

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
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

Tomis snow peas are built for speed: their ribbon-thin pods keep a clean crunch and a subtle sweetness even when they hit a hot pan for just long enough. If you overcook them, the snap collapses—so use fast heat, a light sauce, and finish with something acidic or buttery to make them pop.

Best Uses

quick wok stir-fries with high heat—pods should stay snappy, not steamed-soft
10-second steam then toss with butter or olive oil to glaze
cold or room-temp salad tosses where they hold crunch under vinaigrette

Flavor Profile

bright, gently sweet snap tender yet crisp ribbon pods fresh, lightly fragrant pea sweetness

Kitchen Pairings

ginger garlic sesame oil soy sauce lemon butter

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common disease to watch for on Pisum sativum var. saccharatum (sugar snap “tomis”), and how do I manage it?

Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot, which are common on peas when air circulation is poor and foliage stays wet. Start by spacing plants well and watering at the soil line to keep leaves dry; remove heavily infected leaves early. If it’s spreading, use a labeled fungicide that’s approved for edible crops and follow label timing—pea mildew can explode quickly once it takes hold.

How often should I water sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) during the main growing phase?

Water deeply so the top 1–2 in (2–5 cm) of soil stays consistently moist but not soggy, especially from flowering through pod fill (about the last 3–4 weeks before maturity at ~55 days). In typical home gardens, this often means about 1 in (2.5 cm) of water per week total from rainfall and irrigation, adjusting upward during hot spells. Avoid letting soil swing from dry to saturated, which can cause stunted growth and tougher pods.

How can I tell when tomis (sugar snap peas; Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are crisp and fully formed, with peas inside just starting to swell and the pods still look bright and glossy (usually around 55 days). Pick frequently—once pods start maturing, every 1–2 days helps keep new pods tender and prevents over-mature, starchy pods. If pods feel rubbery or the peas are large and the pod looks dull, they’re past peak snap stage.