Sugar Daddy Pea is a reliable, stringless snap pea variety that combines crisp texture with a sweet, fresh flavor. The plump pods grow to about 3 inches long and are packed with tender peas, making them perfect for snacking, stir-fries, or adding to salads. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Sugar Daddy Peas mature in just 60-65 days, offering an early and abundant harvest. The compact, bushy plants are easy to manage and grow to about 24-30 inches tall, eliminating the need for trellising while still producing high yields. This variety is resistant to common pea diseases, ensuring healthy plants and a bountiful crop. Sugar Daddy Peas are a favorite for their ease of cultivation, making them suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. Regular picking encourages further production, ensuring a steady supply of sweet, crunchy pods throughout the season. Whether you’re growing them for fresh eating or cooking, Sugar Daddy Peas are a versatile and rewarding addition to any vegetable garden. Enjoy their unbeatable sweetness straight from the vine or in your favorite recipes.
Peas - Sugar Daddy - Pisum sativum
Hardy Annual Heirloom. Snap. Sugar Daddy was the very first stringless snap pea. This pea will grow two pods on each node that set on the top of the plant making it easy to harvest. This variety freezes and cooks well without splitting open.
Did You Know? The Norse people dedicated the pea to the god Thor and only ate it on his day, Thursday.
Soil and Water: Well drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Adequate water is needed for high yield.
Planting and Growing: Direct seed in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For best yields and easier picking, provide support at planting time with a fence or trellis.
Harvesting and Storage: Hold vine while picking to avoid tearing; peas have highest yield and sweetest flavor when pods are almost rounded.
Soil Temperature: 50°F
Planting Depth: 1"
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 24-30"
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 | Per 1/2 lb bulk: 1,262
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