Sugar Snap

Original snap pea, AAS winner. Can be shelled. 6' tall vine.

Attributes
Item Number
V12202
Maturity (days)
70
Plant Height (inches)
72
Treatment
Standard Treatment
Canada
No

Growing Tips

Planting

Direct seed 1½” - 2” deep in soils that are at least 40º F. Plant in rows that are 30” - 36” apart and 1” - 2” between the plants.

Planting Guidelines - Peas
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
2,200 - 2,400
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
41.2 - 90.7 lbs
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
90.8 - 217.8 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
6,000 - 12,000
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
1 - 2"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
30 - 36"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
1.5 - 2"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
40 - 86°F
Days to Germination:
6 - 10
Management

Scout field for insect, weed, and disease pressure.

Harvest

Harvest peas when ripe. In shelling peas, pods should be filled out and able to feel individual peas. Pea pods should be harvested before seed develops inside the pod.

Storage

After harvest store peas at 50 - 60ºF with 95% humidity to ensure quality.