Sugar Ann

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, crisp pods that practically sing—Sugar Ann snap peas deliver a bright, sugar-snap crunch with tender, juicy sweetness from the first harvest onward.

The slender, medium-green pods hold a refined, edible texture that stays pleasantly snappy, making them a favorite for fresh garden enjoyment. Grow Sugar Ann for a steady, early rhythm of pods that shine in salads, light stir-fries, and quick pickling brines alike.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Bush

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Sugar Ann Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Sugar Ann snap peas are built for immediacy: eat them cold and crunchy, or cook them just long enough to warm through without losing their snap. Their sweetness and juicy snap beg for sharp lemon, fragrant garlic, and creamy dairy—skip long cooks that push them toward mush.

Best Uses

raw platter snacking—use cold, un-dressed so the pods stay glassy and snappy
quick stir-fry or sauté—high heat, short time, finished with butter or olive oil so they don’t turn starchy
toss into salads with a light vinaigrette—keeps their bite instead of collapsing
fast fridge pickles—sugar and vinegar brine to preserve that crisp bite

Flavor Profile

sweet sugar-snap crunch tender juicy pods with a clean snap bright, fresh green-pea sweetness

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic butter olive oil parmesan burrata

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Pisum sativum (sugar snap/“Sugar Ann”) and what can I do if I see it?

Watch for powdery mildew (white-gray coating on leaves) and pea aphids, which can cluster on tender growth. Remove heavily infected leaves early and keep plants spaced for airflow; water at the soil line and avoid wetting foliage. For aphids, blast them off with a strong hose spray and, if needed, use insecticidal soap in the evening and repeat every 5–7 days until colonies stop.

How often should I water Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon during peak flowering and pod set?

During flowering through pod fill (roughly mid-season to harvest), keep the soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, adjusting for rainfall and heat. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil dries out, because irregular moisture can cause poor pod development. Mulch lightly after plants establish to reduce quick swings in soil moisture.

How do I tell when Sugar Ann is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are crisp and fully formed but still tender—typically around 55 days from sowing—with pods about finger-to-thumb width. Pick frequently (every 1–2 days during peak production) because Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon turns tough quickly if left on the vine. The best indicator is that pods snap easily and the peas inside are small and sweet, not starchy.