Description

AAS winner 1979.

Sugar Snap Pea is a vigorous, cool-season garden favorite known for its crisp, edible pods and exceptionally sweet flavor. The plump pods are tender, juicy, and delicious eaten fresh off the vine, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.

This productive variety grows on climbing vines that produce abundant pods over an extended harvest period. Sugar Snap Peas are prized for their versatility in the kitchen and are excellent for fresh snacking, salads, stir-fries, and light steaming. Their reliable performance and outstanding flavor make them a staple in spring and fall gardens.

• Type: Annual vegetable (Pisum sativum)
• Direct sow: 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Succession sow: Every 2–3 weeks for extended harvest
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 2–3 inches
• Days to maturity: 60–70 days

Sugar Snap Peas grow best in cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines to improve airflow and make harvesting easier. Pick pods regularly while they are plump and tender to encourage continued production. Frequent harvesting ensures the sweetest flavor and prolongs the harvest season.

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