{"product_id":"oregon-giant-organic-snow-pea-seeds","title":"Oregon Giant Organic Snow Pea Seeds (Pisum sativum) – Oregon State University Release, Large Sweet Crisp Pods, Disease-Resistant (Powdery Mildew, Fusarium, PEMV), Great for Stir-Fries \u0026 Fresh Eating","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e15+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eOregon Giant Organic Snow Pea — The OSU Release That Built Better Peas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOregon Giant is what happens when a legendary breeder spends decades asking: what if snow peas were actually giant? Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University released this in 1991, and it remains the standard for large snow peas. The flat, fleshy pods measure 4-5 inches long and 1 inch wide, packed with tender sweet peas that stay crisp even when slightly plump. The 30-36 inch vines produce 1-2 pods per node in profusion. Most importantly, Baggett bred disease resistance directly into the plant: powdery mildew, pea enation mosaic virus, and fusarium wilt race 1 all lose. This is the snow pea that lets you harvest freely without watching for trouble, because the trouble never comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Oregon Giant Snow Pea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHome gardeners wanting large flavorful pods without disease anxiety. Cooks preferring snow peas for stir-fries who know larger pods mean more flavor. Gardeners in humid regions plagued by powdery mildew. Anyone with limited time for pest scouting. And anyone who appreciates that plant breeding is applied biology with patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Oregon State Release Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e, bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University, released 1991. Stabilized from cross between 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' and 'Sugar Snap'. Vines grow 30-36 inches (can reach 4 feet), producing white flowers and abundant large, flat, medium-green pods measuring 4-5 inches × 1 inch. Produces 1-2 pods per node. Peas are sweet, tender, wrinkled seeded. Maturity: 60-70 days. Built-in disease resistance to powdery mildew, PEMV, and fusarium wilt race 1. Open-pollinated, true-to-type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Fries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add in last minute. Pods retain crispness and sweetness through high heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole pods, 3-4 minutes. Serve with butter and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Eating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eat raw out of hand. Sweet enough alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice lengthwise and add to greens. Raw crispness contrasts beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scatter in at end. Texture and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanch \u0026amp; Freeze:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 minutes, ice bath, freeze. Retains color and sweetness for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add whole or sliced at very end. Cook just until tender-crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Oregon Giant Snow Pea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow early spring when soil workable. Temp 40°F minimum, 50-75°F optimal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½-1 inch deep in 3-inch bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1.5 inches apart; do not thin. Row spacing 4-6 feet for trellised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 days at 50-75°F. Presoak speeds germination, prevents disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake with trellis, netting, or chicken wire. Keeps vines upright, pods off ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Partial shade helps in warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, pH 5.5-6.8. Add compost; not heavy feeders. Avoid high nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate until bloom, then reduce. Consistent moisture prevents splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in resistance to powdery mildew, PEMV, fusarium wilt. Pick early morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin at 60-70 days when pods flat with small peas. Regular picking extends production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 2 months before first frost. Powdery mildew resistance ideal for fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOregon State University 1991 release. Bred by Dr. James Baggett. Large 4-5 inch sweet pods. 30-36 inch vines. 60-70 days to harvest. Resistant to powdery mildew, PEMV, fusarium wilt. 1-2 pods per node, high yields. Perfect for stir-fries, steaming, fresh eating. Open-pollinated. Built-in disease resistance means less worry, more harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860739055934,"sku":"11483","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5541.png?v=1785806935","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/oregon-giant-organic-snow-pea-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}