Sugar Bon

Family: Fabaceae Legume

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

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 19th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.