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Snow peas, botanically classified as Pisum sativum, are an edible legume belonging to the Fabaceae family. The pods grow on herbaceous climbing vines extending over two meters in length and are typically harvested 8 to 10 days after pollination. Snow peas are picked before they reach maturity to ensure the pods remain crisp, tender, and succulent, and the peas stay small in size. Harvesting Snow peas early allows both the pod and the pea to be consumed in culinary preparations. Snow peas have been cultivated as a food source for centuries, and in the modern day, the peas are commercially produced worldwide. There are several regional names for Snow peas, including Kinusaya and Sayaendo in Japan, Ho Laan Dau translating to Holland pea or Dutch pea in China, Peultjes in Holland, Pois Mangetout in France, and Silk pods or Chinese peas. Snow peas received their frigid moniker from their ability to survive small amounts of frost and snow during cultivation. The plants are hardy and are one of the first vegetables to be planted in the spring, and the pods can be harvested throughout the season for a variety of fresh and cooked dishes
