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

Pisumsativum var. macrocarpon

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pisum (PEES-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
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)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Beatrice, Nebraska

Doniphan, Nebraska

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | December 2008 | positive

It has always been a good producer of high quality snap peas for me. I usually end up eating half the peas before I even get them back to the house.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | negative

This is a short vine sugar snap pea.The pods are small and stringy, very inferior in texture and flavor to Burpee's Sugar Snap. It is an ...Read More

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