SUGARSNAP ‘Sugar Bon’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
- Sweet and crunchy snap pea variety, perfect for fresh eating and salads.
- Produces tender, edible pods that can grow up to 10 cm long.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as dietary fiber and protein.
- Ideal for spring and fall planting, thriving in cooler temperatures.
- Highly productive, yielding a heavy crop of delicious peas.
- Resistant to common diseases like powdery mildew.
- Vines can grow up to 90 cm in height; provide support for optimal growth.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual vine, typically reaching heights of 90 cm; requires trellising or support
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, September – October
- Subtropical: April – September
- Tropical: March – July; avoid extreme heat
- Cool: February – May
- Arid: March – July
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or seed trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 5 – 10 cm between seeds, with rows 60 cm apart
Details:
- Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and pod development.
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
60 – 70 days after sowing