Sugar Bon

Family: Fabaceae Legume

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, crisp pods come into view as if dusted with morning light—Sugar Bon snap peas develop tender, stringless pods that stay pleasantly crunchy from garden to bowl.

The flavor is bright and sugar-forward, with a fresh, garden-sweet snap that shines in quick stir-fries, sautéed sides, and vibrant spring salads. Grow Sugar Bon for a steady harvest over cool-season weeks, when its delicate texture and vivid sweetness are at their best.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Upright

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Sugar Bon 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	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Sugar Bon is built for eating with your teeth—its stringless pods keep a bright, sweet crunch instead of turning starchy. Give it fast heat and minimal sauce, and it stays vivid from pan to plate.

Best Uses

quick stir-fry where the pods stay crisp (high heat, short time)
sautéed side dressed with butter-lemon and a pinch of salt
spring salads—toss in right before serving so they don’t go limp
light blanch-and-chill for an ice-cold, crunchy platter

Flavor Profile

sugar-forward garden sweetness clean, bright snap tender, stringless bite

Kitchen Pairings

butter lemon garlic parmesan fresh mint ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Pisum sativum (sugar snap peas like “Sugar Bon”) and what should I do?

Look for pea aphids and powdery mildew. Start by spraying aphids off with a strong jet of water, then use insecticidal soap if numbers rebound after 2–3 days; for mildew, improve airflow by thinning as the plants vine and avoid watering the leaves—water at the base instead.

How often should I water sugar snap peas during the main growing phase?

During flowering and pod fill (roughly weeks 4–8), keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—about 1 inch of water per week total, split into 2–3 waterings if it’s hot or windy. If the soil dries deeper than 1–2 inches, pods can toughen and plants may drop flowers, so check with your finger before watering.

How can I tell when sugar snap peas are ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are crisp, bright green, and you can feel the peas are filling the pod but still small—usually starting around day 55. Pick every 1–2 days once they begin to mature, because pods left too long become starchy and lose that snap.