Snap Snack Hero Pea Seeds

Pisum sativum Snack Hero Snap Pea

Pisum sativum Snack Hero Snap Pea is an innovative, compact bush variety distinguished by its long, slender, and completely stringless pods. Growing to about 18 to 24 inches tall with a tidy, upright habit, this All-America Selections (AAS) Winner is perfectly valued for container gardening, hanging baskets, and small raised beds where space is at a premium. Unlike traditional snap peas that require tall trellises, Snack Hero supports itself well and offers an early maturity, bridging the gap between spring planting and summer heat with a heavy yield of sweet, crunchy pods.

Culinary and Practical Uses

• The 4-inch-long pods are exceptionally sweet and stringless, making them the ultimate "grab-and-go" healthy snack straight from the vine.
• Their slender, curved shape resembles green beans but possesses the sugary crunch of a snap pea, adding excellent texture to stir-fries and salads without needing to be de-stringed.  
• They freeze exceptionally well after a quick blanching, allowing you to preserve the fresh taste of spring for winter soups and casseroles.

Characteristics

• Foliage/Pods: Produces dark green foliage and unique elongated, slightly curved pods that are tender and fiber-free; the pods are notably straighter and more slender than standard snap peas.
• Growth Habit: Compact, semi-dwarf bush habit that is sturdy and manageable; ideal for patio pots and window boxes as it requires little to no staking.
• Flowers: Produces delicate white blossoms in late spring or early autumn, which are self-pollinating and serve as a precursor to the rapid pod development.
• Seeds: Harvested after pods are allowed to mature and dry on the vine; the wrinkled seeds are typically saved for next season's planting rather than eaten at the dry stage.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers cool weather and benefits from afternoon shade if temperatures rise unexpectedly.
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers cool, fertile, well-draining soil; nitrogen fertilizer is generally not needed as peas fix their own nitrogen.
• Water: Requires consistent watering; keeping the shallow root system moist is critical for sweet, crisp pods and preventing powdery mildew.
• Spacing: Plant seeds 2 to 3 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart; for containers, crowd slightly to allow plants to support one another.
• Maintenance: Harvest frequently (every 1-2 days) to encourage continuous production; mulching helps keep the roots cool and moist during warm spells.

Shipping Info

Snack Hero Snap Pea seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.