Description

'Sugar Daddy' peas were bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the innovative research director that developed the first edible-podded snap pea, 'Sugar Snap'. However, 'Sugar Daddy' has some big improvements—stringless pods, shorter vines, and improved disease resistance. Slender, 3″ pods have a deep green color adding to their appeal. The short plants reach only 24″-30″ tall and don't need support; a short fence or trellis will make it easier to find and harvest the crunchy peas, though. Pods can be served fresh by themselves or with dip, or added to give crunch to salads. Add to stir-fries and soups or steam for a delicious vegetable. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to bean leaf roll virus.

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 11 feet. 60 seeds in packet.