Sugar Lace II

Pea

Zone 10a Save Garden

🌱 58d to harvest Clumping

Sweet, crisp pods unfurl with a lacework delicacy—Sugar Lace II delivers tender snap peas that feel cool and glassy in the hand, …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 16th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 16th
Harvest Begins	Mar 15th
Harvest Ends	Dec 19th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	58
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Pisum sativum (sugar snap peas), and how do I treat it?

Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum) commonly suffer from powdery mildew in humid weather, showing as a white, dusty coating on leaves. Improve airflow by spacing plants and keeping lower leaves drier; water at the base rather than overhead. If mildew appears, spray with a labeled horticultural sulfur product and avoid spraying during hot afternoons to prevent leaf burn.

How often should I water sugar snap peas during the main growing phase (pods forming)?

During pod development, keep soil consistently evenly moist—aim for roughly 1 inch (2–3 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 waterings if it doesn’t rain. Let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings, but don’t allow the root zone to fully dry out, which can cause poor pod fill and tough pods.

How can I tell when Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon (sugar snap peas) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are crisp and fully formed but still tender—seeds should be just visible inside, not bulging or hard. For this 58-day crop, you’ll usually start picking around late spring as plants flower and set pods, often in short waves over 3–5 weeks. Pick every 1–2 days once producing to keep pods sweet and prevent overmature, stringier ones.

Sweet, crisp pods unfurl with a lacework delicacy—Sugar Lace II delivers tender snap peas that feel cool and glassy in the hand, then burst with bright, sugary flavor. The pods are especially slender and graceful, holding their snap from garden to table, with a clean, sweet finish that shines in quick stir-fries, fresh snacking, and light sautés. Grow Sugar Lace II for a long, rewarding harvest window and a garden display as charming as its taste.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Sow snap peas as soon as soil is workable and keep them evenly moist early—Sugar Lace’s tendrils need a light trellis or strings for best pods.