50 Sugar Snap Pea Seeds – Edible Pod, Sweet & Crunchy

Sugar Snap Peas are a garden favorite for their crisp, sweet edible pods that can be enjoyed fresh off the vine or lightly cooked. These vigorous climbing plants produce plump, stringless pods that are perfect for snacking, stir-fries, and salads. Their delightful crunch and natural sweetness make them a must-have for any home vegetable garden.

Easy to grow and rewarding, sugar snap peas thrive in cool weather and can be planted in early spring or fall. They fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting subsequent crops, and their pretty white flowers add charm to the garden. Whether you grow them in a dedicated vegetable patch or alongside a trellis, these peas offer a bountiful harvest.

Plant Features

• Edible pods that are sweet and crunchy
• Climbing growth habit; requires trellising
• Produces white flowers and plump pods
• Excellent fresh or cooked
• Cool-season annual

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 4-6 feet (with support)
• Spacing: 2-3 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow sugar snap pea seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, about 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart. Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest pods when they are plump and before they become overly mature for the best flavor and texture.

For a continuous supply, succession plant every 2-3 weeks until early summer. In mild climates, a fall planting is also possible. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk, and rotate crops to prevent soil-borne issues.

What's Included

50 Sugar Snap Pea Seeds