Sugar Snap Pea Seeds

Sugar Snap Pea is a classic garden favorite known for its exceptional sweetness and crisp texture. This vigorous variety produces tall, climbing vines that thrive with support and deliver a steady harvest of plump, edible pods. The pods are tender, juicy, and perfectly sized for fresh snacking, cooking, or adding straight to salads. Sugar Snap peas are prized for their long picking window and reliable performance in cool spring weather, making them a must-have for home gardeners who love eating straight from the vine.

Seed Packet Details

• Packet Size: Standard home-garden seed packet (Approx. 115 seeds)

Packed with care and shipped from Kentucky.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Variety: Sugar Snap Pea
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
Life Cycle: Annual

What to Expect

Sugar Snap peas grow on vigorous climbing vines that can reach 6–8 feet tall when supported. Plants produce plump, crisp pods with a sweet, juicy flavor that’s ideal for fresh snacking, cooking, or adding straight to salads. This variety offers a long harvest window and dependable yields, making it a favorite for home gardeners who enjoy picking and eating peas straight from the vine.

Growing Basics

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Plant Height: 6–8 feet (with support)

• Sow Method: Direct sow recommended

• Sow Depth: 1 inch

• Plant Spacing: About 1 inch

• Row Spacing: 12–18 inches

• Growing Conditions: Trellis or support recommended

• Season: Main season crop

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 62 days

Growing Guide: Peas

Overview

Peas are a rewarding and enjoyable crop for home gardeners. Different pea types offer a variety of harvest styles, from edible pods to shelled peas, making them versatile in both the garden and the kitchen. Peas grow well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and their climbing habit adds vertical interest when grown on supports.

Before Planting

Peas thrive in cool weather and grow best in loose, well-drained soil. They prefer soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Preparing the soil with organic matter before planting helps support healthy growth. Soaking seeds overnight before planting can improve germination, especially in early spring.

Planting

Peas are best direct sown.

• Plant seeds in early spring as soon as soil can be worked

• Sow seeds 1 inch deep

• Space seeds about 2 inches apart

• Space rows 12–18 inches apart

Climbing pea varieties benefit from a trellis or support system, which improves airflow, reduces disease pressure, and makes harvesting easier. For fall harvests, peas can be planted 6–8 weeks before the first expected frost.

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Once plants are established, water as needed to maintain consistent moisture without overwatering. Avoid disturbing the soil around plants, as pea roots are shallow and easily damaged.

Fertilizing

Peas require very little fertilizer. Excess nitrogen can reduce pod production. If soil is poor, light compost additions before planting are usually sufficient. Peas naturally improve soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting future crops.

Days to Maturity

Most pea varieties are ready to harvest in about 60–75 days, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Refer to individual listings for specific maturity timing.

Harvesting

Harvest peas regularly to encourage continued production.

• Pick snap peas when pods are plump and crisp

• Harvest shelling peas once seeds have filled out

• Frequent harvesting helps extend the harvest period

Avoid allowing pods to over-mature, as this can slow further production.

Growing Tips

Peas perform best in cool spring and fall temperatures. Provide support early for climbing varieties, maintain even moisture, and rotate crops each season for healthier plants. Well-drained soil and good airflow are key to strong, productive vines.