Fabacées • Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Golden Sweet Peas - Organic

"Golden light on a climbing stem, this garden treasure evokes the origins of science... and of gluttony."

$4.49

Number of seeds 40 seeds

An heirloom variety with unparalleled charm, the 'Golden Sweet' snow pea brightens vegetable gardens with its vibrant yellow pods, clearly visible against the tender green foliage. Originating from the agricultural traditions of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, it embodies the know-how of generations who selected it for its earliness and exceptional sweetness.

Climbing and vigorous, it rises steadily along its support, adorned with two-toned flowers in shades of mauve and purple. In a quiet corner of the garden, it provides a reliable and prolonged harvest, while enriching the soil through natural nitrogen fixation. An elegant and easy-to-grow companion plant that makes the most of every square meter of cultivated land.

Throughout the seasons, Golden Sweet proves to be a reliable companion in gardens with cooler climates. It thrives in the welcoming, well-drained, and organically rich soils of spring. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it climbs its support, creating a light, vertical structure that shelters small organisms in the soil and the surrounding tall grass. Its production of succulent pods contributes to a nourishing space where each harvest recalls the age-old act of gathering, day after day, what the plant so consistently provides.

Growing climate: Cool season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Rapid growth

Annotation: Climbing snap pea variety suitable for early spring sowing in well-drained soil; sensitive to excessive heat and prolonged drought like most peas.

Golden Sweet is a snap pea: its young, yellow pods are the main part of the diet, eaten before the beans have grown too large. They can be enjoyed raw, crunchy, as a snack in the garden or in colorful salads, or briefly stir-fried in a wok, pan, or steamer to preserve their texture and color. The pods can also be added to vegetable stir-fries, Asian-inspired dishes, or spring stir-fries with other new vegetables.

Young pods can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator in a slightly ventilated container. To extend the season, they can be quickly blanched and frozen. When the pods are allowed to fully mature, the dried beans can be used like dried peas in various preparations, although this variety is primarily valued as a snap pea.

Descended from an ancient lineage, this golden-yellow podded snow pea has gracefully stood the test of time. It could be one of the varieties used by Gregor Mendel in his famous, groundbreaking experiments in 19th-century genetics.