1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Heirloom Sugar Snap Pea 'Sugar Daddy' Seeds
Pisum sativum
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-14 days |
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depth |
1” |
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spacing |
1“ apart or 1-2 per soil pod or nursery pot |
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recommended planter |
soil pod or nursery planter |
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time to maturity |
74 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
50F - 70F |
About the Plants:
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description |
long vining plant with purple and white flowers that produce thick green and sweet pea pods |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
30” vine with 3-4" pea pods |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining and moist coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
root rot, moths |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info: Sugar Daddy Sugar Snap peas are a stringless variety and is great eaten fresh. They're best planted in early spring and harvested before the weather gets too warm. They can use a bit of nitrogen in the soil when planted, but as they grow they will start to produce and release their own nitrogen.
These seeds are for the 2021 growing season.