Pea Sugar Snap

Sugar Snap is noted for its tall, productive vines and succulent pods that can be eaten at any stage. Delicious raw, steamed, stir-fried or frozen. A 1979 All-America Selections Gold Medal Winner.

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)

Plant Space: 4″ (10cm)

Row Space: 18″ (46cm)

Sprouts In: 7-14 days

Peas like cool weather and regular moisture. Plant in rich, well-drained soil in early spring about a month prior to last frost date, or late summer for fall crops. Will tolerate light frost. Thinning is not necessary. Install trellises when seeds are planted to avoid disturbing the roots.

Pick pods regularly, while still young and sweet.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum

Matures In: 72 days

Attributes: crunchy edible pods, AAS winner