Description
Sugar Daddy' peas were bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the innovative research director that developed the first edible-podded snap pea, 'Sugar Snap'. However, 'Sugar Daddy' has some big improvements—stringless pods, shorter vines, and improved disease resistance. Slender, 3" pods have a deep green color adding to their appeal. The short plants reach only 24"-30" tall and don't need support; a short fence or trellis will make it easier to find and harvest the crunchy peas, though. Pods can be served fresh by themselves or with dip, or added to give crunch to salads. Add to stir-fries and soups or steam for a delicious vegetable. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to bean leaf roll virus.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 62–75 days
- Family: Fabaceae
- Type: Snap Pea (Learn more)
- Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
- Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" vines
- Attributes: Powdery Mildew Resistant, Bean Leaf Roll Virus Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before first fall frost.
- When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (might bloom first year if started indoors).
- Days to Emerge: 10– 20 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
- Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
Description
Sugar Daddy' peas were bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the innovative research director that developed the first edible-podded snap pea, 'Sugar Snap'. However, 'Sugar Daddy' has some big improvements—stringless pods, shorter vines, and improved disease resistance. Slender, 3" pods have a deep green color adding to their appeal. The short plants reach only 24"-30" tall and don't need support; a short fence or trellis will make it easier to find and harvest the crunchy peas, though. Pods can be served fresh by themselves or with dip, or added to give crunch to salads. Add to stir-fries and soups or steam for a delicious vegetable. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to bean leaf roll virus.
Variety Info
- Days to Maturity: 62–75 days
- Family: Fabaceae
- Type: Snap Pea (Learn more)
- Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
- Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" vines
- Attributes: Powdery Mildew Resistant, Bean Leaf Roll Virus Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or as late as 2 months before first fall frost.
- When to Start Inside: 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date (might bloom first year if started indoors).
- Days to Emerge: 10– 20 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
- Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.