An old variety of snow peas, very early and very vigorous, easily reaching 2 m in height and producing purple flowers and then large pods. Relatively frost-resistant. Protect in regions with very cold winters with a fleece or branches at the end of winter. Particularly suitable for autumn sowing for an early harvest the following spring.

Sowing in October in place, one seed every 2 or 3 cm in rows 30 cm apart or in pockets, 6 to 8 seeds per pocket, spaced 30 to 40 cm apart in all directions.
Butter the peas three weeks after emergence.
Harvest when the grains are well formed, the pods should still be green from May to June