Pea 'Sugar Snap' (Pisum sativum 'Sugar Snap')

Pea 'Sugar Snap'

Also known as: Shelling pea 'Sugar Snap', Green pea 'Sugar Snap'

Pea 'Sugar Snap' is a cool-climate, frost-hardy plant with an early to mid-season maturing time, offering a longer harvesting period. It is a cultivar of Pisum sativum, the garden pea, and was developed by Calvin Lamborn in the 1960s. They are named for their sweet taste. Easy to grow, they make a great addition to home vegetable gardens.

Scientific classification

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

75 cm

Plant Height

White

Flower Color

Summer dormancy, Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Pea 'Sugar Snap'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Pea 'Sugar Snap' thrives with early spring pruning to boost yield and health. Key techniques involve removing dead stems and pinching tips, promoting bushier growth, better airflow, and sunlight exposure. This focuses energy on pod production, resulting in a more plentiful harvest.

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