Snap Pea

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Snap Pea image
Snap Pea image
Difficulty:Beginner
Category:Vegetables
Total Growth Time:65 days
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About This Plant

Snap peas, also known as sugar snap peas, are a cool-season legume grown for their thick, edible, and sweet pods. They are a vining plant that requires support and are well-suited for hydroponic systems with moderate nutrient levels.

Also known as: Sugar Snap Pea, Pisum sativum

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How to Grow Snap Pea

Learn how to grow Snap Pea from seed to harvest in 65 days. Beginner difficulty. Complete nutrient guide, pH/EC requirements, and growing conditions for hydroponics, soil & greenhouse.

Nutrient Requirements by Growth Stage

NPK Ratio:100-55-185
N (veg)
80-120 ppm
P (veg)
40-70 ppm
K (veg)
150-220 ppm

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Hydroponic System Compatibility

DWC NFT Ebb & Flow Drip Kratky Aeroponics

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