Once snow peas have been harvested, what do I do with the plant?
The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-snow-peas.htm
After harvesting, cut the plant's stem at soil level and dig in the roots to boost the soil's nitrogen.
I am a new gardener. I started because of my two young sons. We planted snow peas and sugar snap peas in the early winter. They are starting to look brown. . . I'm thinking because of the heat. Do I need to cut them back or pull out the whole plant and start again next year? OR can I keep the plants there, clean them up and next year have another harvest? Sorry for the silly questions. I know nothing about gardening. Thanks!
These are NOT silly questions. They are very important to know.
They are likely at the end of their run and the heat is likely the cause. You can go ahead and pull them and plant other vegetables that will grow now. You can replant peas and beans when the weather starts to cool down again. Many gardeners get 2 crops with peas and beans, one in the late winter/early spring and one in the fall/ early winter - depending on where you will.
Here is more information on peas, if you are interested:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-peas.htm
Do I need to stake or support snow peas?
You don't have to, but you will get a better crop if you do. The peas will grow taller and the pods will not be as exposed to pest and water damage.
This afternoon I noticed a white powder on the leaves and stock of my snow peas. And a couple of the peas too. What can I do to stop this mold growing?
It sounds like you may have powdery mildew. This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
Try neem oil. Very effective and not harmful to people or animals. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Snow peas are planted in boxes 3 metres by half metre by half metre high soil and is mainly sheep manure (second year). Top two thirds of foliage very yellow.
Peas can turn yellow for a number of reasons. Some possibilities include too little water, nitrogen burn from the manure (though you would have seen that sooner, I think), root rot and high temps.
As long as the containers are draining well, I would try increasing water to the plants - this will help if it if it is too little water or high temps.
I had snow peas growing on the patio in southern Arizona. They grew tall and actually 1 plant produced a pod then suddenly they all dried up. Are they sensitive to heat in excess of 100? They're getting about 2-3 hrs direct sun and rest of day shaded but hot!! Over 100 every day for 5 weeks.
Peas are a cool weather plant. They do not do well in high heat and will die prematurely in that kind of heat. I would recommend looking at growing peas in the fall or even winter in your area.
In previous question you stated they are a cool weather type plant. Will they do well indoors in a south facing window till fall, then move to patio when weather cools?
As long as you get unfiltered light through that window (as in there are no trees or buildings in the way, they should grow in that window.