Recommended seed depth is one place where seed packages do help us out by telling us an exact measurement. Seeds do need to be buried to a certain depth to achieve proper soil contact, but no further.Ī general rule of thumb for burying seeds is not to bury a seed more than twice the width of the seed, but it's best to just check the package. If the shoot doesn't reach sunlight within a certain period of time, the plant will die because it needs sunlight to grow to the next level. Burying a seed too deep means giving that little plant way too much work to do in order to reach the surface. Don't they know we're trying to figure out how to garden and need all the help we can get?)Īll right, here's how to plant sugar snap peas in just three easy steps.Ī lot of beginner gardeners (myself included) make the mistake of burying seeds too deep in the soil. (I wish seed packages made it a little easier on us sometimes. The package might say something like "This short plants reach only 24 to 30 inches" for non-vining, or "Grow climbing six-foot to eight-foot vines on poles or a trellis" for vining. Packages aren't always clear which type is inside, so when in doubt, read the fine print. Sugar daddy peas are a variety of sugar snap peas that don't vine, making them ideal for growing in a small container or pot. If you don't want to use a trellis for your peas, make sure you buy a variety that doesn't climb. Basically, this farmer wanted the mange tout (French for "eat everything") quality of snow peas but the sweetness of field peas.ĭouble check the seed package and look for keywords like "vine variety" or "pole variety"-both other ways of saying indeterminate or vining. Sugar snap peas are a hybrid of snow peas and field peas. I get a lot of production from these vines, and I like the taste of the pods better. I like to grow the vining type, which will grow 4 to 6 feet up a trellis. Make sure you're also buying the right variety for you and your garden. This is not a sponsored post, but I do love the seeds from Botanical Interests, Baker Creek, and High Mowing Organic. Seed quality does matter, especially when you're growing something like sugar snap peas. This alert was co-authored by Amy Stone and Master Gardener Volunteer Erin Momenee from Lucas County.Pick the Right Type of Peas to Grow for Your Gardenīefore we get into the planting steps, make sure to buy great seeds. If your taste buds are tingling and you are dreaming of a snack of sugar snap peas and you didn't plant any this spring, don't worry, you will have another opportunity to plant for a fall garden harvest. Several resources suggest keeping them away from garlic and onions. Snap peas are usually eaten fresh, stored in the refrigerator, or frozen.Ĭompanion vegetables that grow in harmony near sugar snap peas include: radishes, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers and potatoes. Once they begin to produce, regular harvesting, every other day, is recommended to prevent a more mature pea that loses it flavor and crispness. The peas are ready to harvest in approximately 60 days. They can reach lengths of 6 - 8 feet long. Support should be provided as they will climb using tendrils that will wrap around string, twine trellis netting, wire mesh, or fencing. The plants will need at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, but will tolerate partial shade. They can be planted in the early spring, or late summer for a fall harvest. Rows should be planted 18 - 24 inches apart. To grow sugar snap peas, sow seeds to the depth of 1 - 1 1/2 inches deep and 1 inch apart. Photo Credit: Amy Stone, OSU Extension, Lucas County Sugar snap peas are a cool season crop that is frost hardy and high in vitamin C. Snow peas are the flat pods frequently used in stir fry recipes. Sugar snap peas are a cross between a regular garden pea and a snow pea. The sweet crunchy edible pods are a delicious treat for the entire family, if you can restrain yourself from eating them as fast as you are harvesting them. If you were lucky enough to plant sugar snap peas earlier this season, you are likely enjoying the fruits of your labor.
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