Oregon Giant Snow Pea
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
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Oregon Giant
Snow Pea
Snow Pea
70 days — 'Oregon Giant' snow pea plants grow up to about three feet tall, start producing early in the season, and continue well into the gardening season. They are very productive with pods that are flat, four to five inches long, and sweet. The peas are wrinkled seeded.
Bred by Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University and their pea improvement program that began in 1954. 'Oregon Giant' was stabilized from a cross between 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' and 'Sugar Snap'[1] and released in 1991. Like many of the introductions from this program, 'Oregon Giant' is resistant to pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV), powdery mildew, and fusarium wilt race 1.[1,2] Each ounce is approximately 100 seeds, which is generally enough to plant at least a ten foot row.
Planting Instructions: Loosen rich well-drained soil in a location that receives six to eight hours of full sunlight per day. Add compost or fertilizer before planting.
Plant seeds directly outdoors in spring or fall when temperatures are cool. Plant 1½ inches deep, one to two seeds every two inches. Keep moist until germination. Thin to one plant every two inches in rows spaced thirty inches apart.
Plant seeds directly outdoors in spring or fall when temperatures are cool. Plant 1½ inches deep, one to two seeds every two inches. Keep moist until germination. Thin to one plant every two inches in rows spaced thirty inches apart.
Informational References:
- "'Oregon Giant' Edible Pod Pea," James R. Baggett and Deborah Kean, Horticultural Science Journal, Vol. 27(7), July 1992.
- "Vegetable Cultivar Descriptions for North America – Pea, Green (M-Z), Lists 1-27 Combined," Edited by Earl T. Gritton, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin and James R. Myers, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
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★★★★★ Very tasty
By Qi Li on June 23, 2022
By Qi Li on June 23, 2022
I traveled for a week, and the temperature raised to the high nineties. When I got home, the plants were loaded with giant peas. I was worried them being too old to eat. No, they are still tender, very crunchy and sweet. Impressed
★★★★★ Great snacking pea!
By Sarah Owens on December 31, 2018
By Sarah Owens on December 31, 2018
This is by far my favorite pea, ever! I grow four to six varieties of peas annually and Oregon Giant is ALWAYS on the list. I love picking a handful whenever I'm in the garden (or sometimes just passing through), putting them in my pocket, and snacking on them. Try them for yourself!
