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Sugar Snap - Pea Seeds

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The original Sugar Snap changed the pea game in the late 1970s—full‑size vines with plump, stringless pods you eat shell and all. Expect 5–6 foot plants that reward a trellis with heavy yields and exceptional sweetness. Peas fix nitrogen, enriching soil for the crop that follows, and deliver fiber and vitamin C to your plate. Sow as soon as soil can be worked, keep roots cool with mulch, and harvest often to keep vines producing. For classic, juicy snaps that still beat the grocery pack, go with the original.

Plant seeds directly into the garden starting 3-5 weeks before average last frost date or as soon as the soil can be worked. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-70 degrees. It can take seed about 2 weeks to germinate at 50°f, less as the soil warms.
For taller varieties, use crop supports such as a trellis or chicken wire to keep vines upright. Planting double rows of peas on each side of a trellis will result in a more productive harvest. For a fall crop, sow about 2 months before frost. Keep seeds well watered to encourage good germination.

Scientific name: pisum sativum
Days to maturity: 58
Seed depth: 1"
Days to sprout: 7-14
Plant spacing: 2-3"
Row spacing: 2'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 5-6'
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: yes

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Growing Guide

Peas are cool-season vegetables that bring some of the garden’s earliest flowers and harvests. Shelling peas are grown for the tender peas inside the pod, snow peas are gathered while the pods remain flat, and sugar snap peas are picked once the pods become plump, crisp, and sweet.

Direct sow peas into cool, workable soil in early spring and give climbing varieties support from the beginning. The vines grow quickly once established, covering a trellis with delicate flowers and tender pods. Harvest regularly while the weather remains cool, before summer heat slows flowering and pod production.

Direct sow peas in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Young plants tolerate light frost, and peas grow best while temperatures remain cool.

For a longer harvest, make two or three small sowings about one week apart. Peas may also be planted in late summer for a fall crop where the season is long enough for them to mature before hard freezes.

Sow peas directly in the garden about 1 inch deep and 1–3 inches apart, with rows spaced 18–24 inches apart. Plant into moist, well-drained soil rather than cold, waterlogged ground, where seeds are more likely to rot.

Install a trellis or other support before sowing tall or vining varieties so young roots are not disturbed later. Dwarf varieties generally do not require a trellis, though light support can help keep plants upright and make harvesting easier.

Grow peas in full sun and well-drained soil. Compost can be added before planting, while heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizer may encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers and pods.

Water during dry periods and use shallow cultivation or mulch to control weeds and conserve moisture. Pea roots grow close to the soil surface, so work carefully around the plants.

Check vines frequently once pods begin to mature, since peas can become starchy within only a few days.

Shelling peas: Pick when pods are rounded and filled, while the peas remain tender.

Snow peas: Pick when pods are full length but still flat.

Sugar snap peas: Pick when pods are plump, crisp, and nearly filled.

Hold the vine with one hand while removing pods with the other, and cool the harvest promptly to preserve sweetness.

Watch for aphids on curled, sticky, or discolored foliage. Beneficial insects such as lady beetles, lacewings, and hoverfly larvae often help keep populations in check.

Powdery mildew may appear later in the season as white growth on leaves and pods. Planting early, allowing good airflow, watering at soil level, rotating crops, and choosing resistant varieties can help reduce disease problems. Well-drained soil also lowers the risk of seed decay and root rot.

Save seed from healthy, open-pollinated plants that show the expected traits of the variety. Leave selected pods on the vines until they become dry and brown and the peas inside are fully hard.

If wet weather threatens, gather the pods and finish drying them in a protected, well-ventilated place. Shell only when completely dry, then store the seed in a labeled, airtight container in a cool, dark, dry location.
  • Install trellising before seedlings emerge.
  • Sow small batches about one week apart to spread the harvest.
  • Pick during the cooler part of the day and refrigerate promptly.
  • Remove diseased vines after the final harvest.
  • Healthy pea vines can be composted once the crop is finished.