Tendersweet

Pea

55d to harvest

Sweet, tender pods arrive with a crisp snap and a vivid, garden-fresh sweetness that tastes as bright as spring itself. Tendersweet snap peas produce slender, well-filled pods that stay pleasantly crisp at harvest, with peas that develop a delicate, sugary flavor and a fine, buttery texture. Grow for fresh snacking and vibrant stir-fries, or for quick pickling where their sweetness and crunch hold beautifully.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Sep 24th

Crop Details

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Pisum sativum (tender sweet peas) and how can I control it?

Watch for powdery mildew, which shows as a white, dusty coating on pea leaves during cool, humid spells. Improve airflow by spacing plants and removing heavily affected leaves, then spray a labeled sulfur-based fungicide early at the first sign and reapply as the label directs. Also avoid overhead watering to keep foliage dry.

How do I know when Tendersweet peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are well-filled and reach their mature size but before they turn tough or starchy; the peas inside should feel plump and tender. Start picking around 55 days from sowing, sampling pods every 1–2 days as soon as plants begin forming full pods. Pick frequently to encourage more pod set and maintain sweetness.