Tender Edible Pods
Produces flat, light-green pods that can be harvested and eaten whole before the peas fully develop.
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea Seeds
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea is a productive vegetable variety known for its tender, sweet, and crunchy edible pods. It produces attractive light-green, flat snow peas that can grow approximately 4 inches long. This cool-season annual is suitable for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting. The pods can be enjoyed fresh, stir-fried, or frozen for later use.
Edible Snow Peas
Sweet and Crunchy Pods
Cool-Season Vegetable
Garden Planting
Key Features
Sweet and Crunchy Flavor
Offers a naturally sweet taste and crisp texture, making it suitable for fresh eating and cooking.
Productive Growth
Produces multiple edible pods, often in clusters, for convenient harvesting throughout the growing season.
Versatile Kitchen Use
Suitable for salads, stir-fries, vegetable dishes, fresh snacks, and freezing.
Product Highlights
Light-green edible snow pea pods
Sweet and crunchy texture
Approximately 4-inch-long pods
Cool-season vegetable variety
Suitable for fresh eating
Ideal for stir-fries and salads
Can be grown in garden beds
Suitable for freezing and storage
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Pisum sativum |
| Common Name | Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Variety | Oregon Sugar Pod II |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bush-type annual vine |
| Pod Color | Light Green |
| Pod Type | Flat, edible snow pea pods |
| Pod Length | Approximately 4 inches |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suitable for Zones 3–9 as a seasonal annual |
| Planting Season | Early spring or fall in suitable climates |
| Growing Season | Cool Season |
| Sowing Method | Direct sowing outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 40–80°F (4–27°C), depending on conditions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 28–30 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 2 inches between seeds |
| Row Spacing | Approximately 18 inches |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 60–68 days |
| Harvesting | Pick pods while flat, tender, and before peas become fully developed |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting.
Select a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil. Remove weeds and loosen the soil before planting.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Directly sow seeds approximately 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart. Space rows around 18 inches apart.
Directly sow seeds approximately 1 inch deep and 2 inches apart. Space rows around 18 inches apart.
Step 3: Maintain Soil Moisture
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Support
Grow plants in full sunlight. Although this is a compact variety, light support or small garden stakes can help keep plants upright.
Grow plants in full sunlight. Although this is a compact variety, light support or small garden stakes can help keep plants upright.
Step 5: Harvest Tender Pods
Harvest pods when they are flat, green, and tender, before the peas inside become fully developed. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Harvest pods when they are flat, green, and tender, before the peas inside become fully developed. Pick regularly to encourage continued production.
Grow Sweet and Crunchy Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Peas
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Peas are a wonderful addition to home vegetable gardens, offering tender edible pods with a naturally sweet and crunchy texture. With cool growing temperatures, full sunlight, and regular watering, these productive plants can provide fresh snow peas for salads, stir-fries, and everyday cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea planting, harvesting, and growing conditions.
When should you harvest Oregon Sugar Pod snow peas?
Harvest Oregon Sugar Pod snow peas when the pods are light green, flat, tender, and approximately 4 inches long. Pick them before the peas inside become noticeably enlarged. Regular harvesting helps maintain pod production.
Do Oregon Sugar Pod snow peas need a trellis to grow?
Oregon Sugar Pod II is a compact bush-type variety that generally grows around 28–30 inches tall. It can grow without a large trellis, although small stakes or light support can help keep the plants upright and make harvesting easier.
Can Oregon Sugar Pod snow peas be eaten raw?
Yes. Young Oregon Sugar Pod snow pea pods can be washed and enjoyed raw as a fresh, crunchy snack. They are also suitable for salads, stir-fries, steaming, and freezing.