Pisum, Edible Podded Pea, Snap Pea, Sugar Snap Pea 'Super Sugar Snap'

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Emerald Lake Hills, California

Lawndale, California

Los Angeles, California

Woodside, California

Raceland, Louisiana

Vinton, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2009 | positive

I definitely did not obtain this variety from Park Seeds--they are widely available.

Plants obtained a height of 4.5'-5' w...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | neutral

A selection from Sugar Snap that is earlier and more prolific. Available from Park's. A tall vine pea reaching 5- 6 feet.

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