Growing Snap Peas with @newcastlefarmgirl
"Did you know that snap peas are one of those plants that, the more you pick, the more they produce?" Thanks to Erin (@newcastlefarmgirl), now we do! At Western Chief, we're always looking for the little things to enjoy in life, like spring sunshine, a pair of cute rain boots, and lots and lots of snap peas.
We also love helping you get the most out of your garden, so we'd like to help by sharing some great snap pea growing tips with the help of the lovely @newcastlefarmgirl, as well as the best pair of boots we could dream up for you to keep your feet warm, clean, and dry.
Tips on Growing Sugar Snap Peas
Where To Plant:
USDA Hardiness Zones 3-11, in full to partial sun.
Soil Conditions:
Snap peas like well drained, loamy soil. Keep them moist not soggy, and side dress with compost if needed.
When To Plant:
Plant 4-6 Weeks before last frost, with a depth of 1" in cooler weather and 1 1/2" to 2" in warmer weather.
Watering:
Water 1/2 " per week until blooming, and then 1" per week until pods fill.
Harvesting:
Pick often! When picking, support the vines. You can keep your snap peas 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze them for longer storage.
Companion Plants Include:
Square Foot Planting:
8 plants per square foot
In order to make sure you get to spend the most time out in the garden and the least time cleaning your shoes, we're here to help. What's better than a day out in the garden than a day in our cozy boots? We have some suggestions to look cute and stay productive in the garden beds:
For tromping through your freshly watered beds, the perfect pair of shoes is for sure our Western Chief Women's Top Pop Mid Rain Boots.
For tromping out the kitchen door quickly to snag a little harvest of sugar snap peas to make sure they keep multiplying, slip on a pair of our Western Chief Women's Tranquil Floral Chelsea Rain Boots.
We love seeing you show off the amazing plants your gardens have produced, so please be sure to use our #WesternChief and #WearABigSmile hashtags to show us pictures of your gardens on our Instagram and be featured on our website!