Carouby De Maussane

Pea

60d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 20th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 20th
Harvest Begins	Jun 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 20th

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

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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.