Description

Bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the creator of the first edible-podded snap pea, 'Sugar Daddy' peas take the classic 'Sugar Snap' to the next level. With stringless, deep green 3″ pods and shorter vines (24″-30″), this variety is both easy to grow and easy to harvest, even without support—though a short trellis can help keep the pods within reach. Disease-resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to bean leaf roll virus, 'Sugar Daddy' peas thrive in the garden and deliver a delightful crunch. Perfect for fresh eating, dipping, salads, stir-fries, or steaming, these peas are a versatile and healthy addition to your meals.

Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
Days to Maturity: 62–75 days
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Plant Dimensions: 24″–30″ vines
Type: Snap pea
Attributes: Disease Resistant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-80°F, and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not Recommended
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10 Days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: 2″
Row Spacing: 18″
Thinning: Not Required

Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.

This packet sows up to 27 feet. 160 seeds in packet.