Snow pea `oregon sugar pod` - 15 seeds

15 x Pea Oregon sugar pod seeds

Pea Oregon Sugar Pod is a versatile and productive variety of snow pea known for its crisp, sweet pods and tender peas. Ideal for garden beds and containers, this pea offers a delicious harvest of edible pods that are perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, and salads.

Unique Qualities:

• Crisp, sweet pods with tender peas inside
• Edible pods can be enjoyed fresh or cooked
• Highly productive with a reliable yield
• Ideal for garden beds and containers

Growing Season: Pea Oregon Sugar Pod thrives in cool weather and should be planted in early spring or late summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Regular watering supports healthy growth and encourages a plentiful harvest of sweet, crunchy pods.

Time to Harvest: Expect to begin harvesting Pea Oregon Sugar Pod approximately 90 days after planting. The pods are ready when they are plump and crisp, and the peas inside are tender. Enjoy the fresh, sweet pods in stir-fries, salads, or as a delicious snack.

Understanding peas 

• Snow Peas:

  • Characteristics: Flat pods with tender, edible seeds. The entire pod is consumed.
  • Examples: Oregon Sugar Pod

• Snap Peas:

  • Characteristics: Plump pods with tender seeds. Both the pod and seeds are edible.
  • Examples: Sugar Snap Pea, Super Sugar Snap.

• Garden Peas (Shelling Peas):

  • Characteristics: Round, smooth peas that are shelled from their pods. Only the seeds are consumed.
  • Examples: Greenfeast, Lincoln, Alderman.

• Field Peas (Dried Peas):

  • Characteristics: Typically grown for their seeds, which are dried and used in cooking or as livestock feed. The pods are not typically eaten.
  • Examples: Marrowfat Peas

• Edible Podded Peas:

  • Characteristics: Similar to snow peas and snap peas, these are grown for their edible pods and tender seeds.
  • Examples: Sugar Ann, Sugar Bon.