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Sugar Snap

Pea

Pisum sativum

Overview
Johnny's superior strain. From an ongoing collaboration with the family of the late Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the breeder of Sugar Snap. A household name for its sweet, crisp pods, Sugar Snap germinates well in cold, wet soil, and the vigorous plants quickly produce a thick stand that requires support. Vines avg. 72" with 1 or 2 pods per node. Yields well over a long season in both hot and cold weather. Remove string from pods before cooking. Needs trellising. AAS Winner. Also available in organic seed.
Planting
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost date. Plant 1-2 inches deep. Provide tall trellises or supports.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 2" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Pea aphids, thrips, pea weevil, cutworms. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium wilt, root rot.