Sugar Snap

Pea

🌱 58d to harvest Vine

Sweetly fragrant as soon as the pods are picked, Sugar Snap delivers crisp, juicy snap peas with a clean, sugary snap and a tende…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow Anytime
Last Frost	May 8th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 8th
Harvest Begins	Jul 5th
Harvest Ends	Sep 30th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	58
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is common on Pisum sativum (sugar snap) and how do I control it?

A frequent issue is powdery mildew, which shows as a white, dusty coating on leaves and can reduce pod quality. Improve airflow by spacing plants and pruning only the most overcrowded tendrils, then spray with an appropriate labeled fungicide at the first signs of mildew. Also avoid watering the foliage—water at the base so leaves stay dry.

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

During pod set and bulking (roughly after flowering until harvest), keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, usually about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week depending on weather. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, and keep watering consistent so pods form crisp and don’t get stringy or tough.

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

Harvest sugar snap when pods are still bright green, well-filled, and the peas inside are about the size of a small marble. Pick every 1–2 days during peak production—pods that sit too long become starchy and lose the crisp, sweet snap. Use the “snap” test: a ripe pod snaps cleanly at the stem without bending.

Sweetly fragrant as soon as the pods are picked, Sugar Snap delivers crisp, juicy snap peas with a clean, sugary snap and a tender bite. The pods mature to a vivid, translucent green, holding their crunch for fresh garden enjoyment and turning beautifully in quick stir-fries, sautés, and vibrant pickling brines. Grow Sugar Snap for a long, rewarding harvest window—its climbing habit keeps pods within easy reach as they swell and shine along the trellis.