Sugar Snap Pea Seeds - Heirloom Pisum sativum, 1/4 oz Edible Pod Peas

Sugar Snap Pea seeds grow one of the most popular garden peas, prized for crisp, sweet edible pods that are enjoyed whole, snap and all. This heirloom variety of Pisum sativum produces plump pods on climbing vines, offering a rewarding harvest for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and trellised plantings. The tender pods are excellent fresh from the vine, lightly steamed, or added to stir-fries and salads.

Sugar snap peas are a cool-season crop that thrives in spring and fall, making them a dependable choice for gardeners who want an early-season harvest. The vigorous vines climb readily when given support and produce white flowers followed by sweet, crunchy pods.

Plant Features

• Heirloom edible-pod pea variety with sweet, crisp pods
• Pods are enjoyed whole, snap and all, fresh or cooked
• Climbing vine habit that performs well on trellises and supports
• Cool-season crop suited to spring and fall planting
• White flowers add ornamental interest to the vegetable garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Spacing: Space seeds a few inches apart in rows

Planting & Care

Sow sugar snap pea seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and a few inches apart in rows, providing a trellis or support for the climbing vines. Peas prefer cool weather and well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and growth, and mulch lightly to conserve moisture. Harvest pods when they are plump but before they become overly mature for the best sweetness and texture. Regular picking encourages continued pod production.

What's Included

This listing includes 1/4 oz of Sugar Snap Pea seeds (heirloom Pisum sativum).