Legumes
Snow peas
Flat, tender pods to pick before the seeds swell.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Jul–Oct
Core months: July, August, September, October
Possible / shoulder months: January, February, March, April, May, June
Temperate
Sow · Mar–Sep
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Possible / shoulder months: February
Subtropical
Sow · Mar–Jul
Core months: March, April, May, June, July
Tropical
Sow · May–Jun
Core months: May, June
Arid
Sow · Apr–Jul
Core months: April, May, June, July
Possible / shoulder months: March, August, September
Getting started
Sow directly where plants will grow; thin seedlings to the spacing needed at maturity.
The right conditions
Choose full sun, fertile free-draining soil and reliable moisture.
As it grows
Provide a trellis at sowing, keep roots cool and evenly moist, and protect flowers from hot drying conditions.
Ready to harvest
Pick flat pods before seeds swell.
Related how-to guides
Choose supports for peas, beans and other climbers
Identify the growth habit.
Pick peas and beans at the right stage
Check the crop: snow peas are picked flat, shelling peas when peas fill the pod, and green beans while pods are tender before seeds bulge strongly.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.