Similar to Sugar Snap with earlier maturity. The 55-65” vines need trellising. Produces thick, full-size, sweet, snap peas with an edible pod. Enjoy them raw, steamed, or stir fried. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to pea leaf roll virus.
A cool season crop that should be planted during January in the East and February in the Piedmont. Peas must be planted as early as possible in the spring to get a full harvest before hot summer temperatures arrive and put an end to production. Plant in a sandy loam soil that is not too high in organic matter and with a pH of 5.5 - 6.5. Fertilize with a quality garden fertilizer and side dress at time of first bloom with Nitrate of Soda. Plant seeds 1½ inches deep and one inch apart in rows 2½ - 3 feet apart. One-hundred pounds of seed will plant one acre; ½ pound will plant 100 ft. of row.