Banana Nano Pea Seeds
Banana Nano Pea Seeds - Pisum sativum
- Annual
Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Germination Tested November 22, 2024: 100%
- 20-30 seeds per pack
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GIANT snap peas with delicious sweet and crunchy flavour! Also known as Brazilian Peas. Can be eaten young as snow peas, but are sweetest when they reach their full size. They're tasty fresh off the vine, with dips, or stir fried.
When the pods start to inflate, they will probably be too tough to eat- so let them mature all the way and save the dry peas for planting next year.
Plants grow about 5-6 feet tall. Provide a sturdy trellis or netting for plants to climb. An excellent vegetable for the early spring or fall as they are cold tolerant.
Most of this year's seed was grown by my friends Simon and Heather of Good Earth Farm Seeds in Black Creek, BC, and they come with a delightful story. Simon originally got these seeds from Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds in the late 90s and had been growing them out. He met Heather in 1999, and on their second date, gifted her a basket of seeds containing the Banana Nano. The peas must have done the trick because they've grown them together ever since! They say they are a family favourite and also a great seller at farmers' markets.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Direct sow 1" deep, 1-3" apart as soon as soil can be worked. Succession sow throughout the summer for continuous harvests. Provide a sturdy trellis at least 5 feet tall.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We ship seeds via Canada Post within Canada for $6 to $8 depending on weight, United States for $20, and Internationally for $20*. Live plants, bulbs, and bulbils can only be shipped within Canada.
Any shipping overages will be refunded.
Shipping in Canada
We ship seeds in Canada via regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-2 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order. Larger bulbs and plants are sent via tracked flat rate box.
Shipping to the US
We now require all US shoppers to obtain a Small Lot Seed Permit before purchasing. It's free to apply and you will likely be granted the permit instantly. To apply:
- Go to https://efile.aphis.usda.gov/s/
- Select PPQ-587 in the dropdown menu and click "Get Started".
- Login and follow the instructions to obtain a permit. You may list "Eligible Taxa" instead of listing all the species you'd like to import.
- Once you receive your permit, email us a PDF copy, including the yellow/green coloured labels. Tell us if which USDA station you want us to send the seeds to. If not mentioned we will choose a random one. Also let us know your order number. Our email is grow@cicadaseeds.ca
- We are not able to send any pepper or tomato seeds, or any bulbils due to restrictions.
After receiving your documentation, we will follow all requirements for mailing your seeds. We will ship via tracked parcel. Unfortunately we are not able to replace packages that are confiscated or destroyed by customs.
Shipping Internationally
International orders are usually shipped via untracked packet. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held of confiscated by customs.
International shipping countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/service-alerts.page
Please reach out if your country is not on this list, email us and we will try to arrange an alternate shipping option.
If you have any issues with your order, please contact us within 60 days and we will do our best to make it right.
*Shipping fees listed here are in Canadian dollars.
Ecologically Grown
Ecologically Grown
Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.



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