Sugar Snap Pea Seeds – Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon Vegetable Plant

Sugar Snap Pea is a cool-season climbing vegetable grown for its edible pods and vigorous vining growth habit. Plants produce tendrils and delicate flowers followed by plump, crisp pods throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and trellis-supported plantings. Sugar Snap Pea performs best in cool temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, providing productive harvests in spring and fall.

Features

• Cool-season climbing vegetable plant
• Produces edible crisp pods
• Requires trellis or support for growth
• Suitable for garden beds and raised beds
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for spring and fall planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
• Common Name (US): Snap Pea
• Seed Type / Variety: Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon
• Growth Habit: Climbing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 50-75°F (10-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 36-72 inches tall, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 2-4 inches apart