Snow Pea ‘Yakumo’

$0.50

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • vigorous climbing plant to 2 metres, needs support
  • large purple flowers
  • long, tender pods to 15cm

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Snow Pea ‘Yakumo’, originally from Japan, is a cool-season crop. ‘Yakumo’ is a vigorous climbing plant to 2 metres and will need support. Large purple flowers are followed by long pods to 15cm. The pods are tender and can be eaten raw or cooked. Harvest often to extend the season.
Peas are self-fertile but there is a possibility of cross-pollination between all pea varieties, both snap peas and shelling peas.

Additional information

Best By

Oct-26

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

12 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

March; April; May; June

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

10mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

5cm

Harvest

75 days