Pisum sativum 'Cascadia'

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Sugar snap peaVegetableFamily: Papilionaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sugar snap peas bear masses of sweet-tasting pea pods that can be eaten raw or lightly cooked, and used in salads and stir-fries. The sweetness of pods quickly diminishes after picking, so it's best to eat them as soon after harvesting as possible. Unlike conventional pea varieties, sugar snap peas should be harvested just as the peas are starting to develop.

Pisum sativum 'Cascadia' bears a cascade of long pods with up to eight peas, over a long period. Sow seed regularly between March and June for an extended crop. Don't be tempted to harvest immature pods as they have very little sweetness – for the sweetest tasting pods, harvest them when they are large, just as the peas are starting to swell.

Pisum sativum 'Cascadia' may be grown in open ground or in containers.

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Pisum ‘Cascadia’ and wildlife

Pisum ‘Cascadia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Pisum ‘Cascadia’ poisonous?

Pisum ‘Cascadia’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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