Sugar Bon Snap Pea

Sugar Bon Snap Pea

The Sugar Bon Snap Pea is a delightful early-maturing dwarf snap pea known for its exceptional sweetness and flavor. With a maturity of only 56 days, this variety yields abundant 3-inch pods that are among the best tasting and most tender in our trials.

Key Features:

• Pod Size: 3 inches long
• Flavor Profile: Very sweet and flavorful, ideal for fresh eating
• Plant Height: Compact plants grow to 12–24 inches tall

These pods are wonderful for snacking right off the plant and make a crunchy addition to salads and stir-fries. The quick maturity of the Sugar Bon makes it suitable for both spring and fall sowings.

Growing Information:

• Soil Temperature for Germination: 45–75°F
• Seed Depth: 1–1.5 inches
• Seed Spacing: 1 inch
• Days to Emergence: 8–25 days
• Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Fertilizer Needs: Low
• Minimum Germination Rate: 80%
• Seeds per Ounce: Approximately 90–165
• Seed Life: 2 years

Peas are rich in phytonutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, improving soil quality by fixing nitrogen, which benefits future crops. They are especially easy to grow in cool seasons and are high in vitamin C and niacin.

Cultural Practices:

• Peas thrive as hardy cool-season crops that can be cultivated in various soil types
• Side dress with 1 cup of complete fertilizer and ½ cup of bone meal per 10 row feet
• Climbing varieties should be trellised; bush-type vines can be supported on a short trellis or allowed to grow as mounds
• Monitor for environmental stress, as prolonged hot weather or moisture deficiency may reduce yields
• Extend your harvest through multiple sowings

Direct Sowing:

• Sow peas as soon as the soil can be worked in spring
• Cool temperatures can lead to slow germination; for a fall crop, sow in July
• In mild climates, consider overwintering

Pest and Disease Management:

• Common Insects: Pea aphids; apply pyrethrin if leaf scalloping is observed
• Common Diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery and downy mildews, and pea enation mosaic virus; control with neem oil and practice crop rotation every 3–4 years to prevent diseases

Harvesting and Storage:

• Check for maturity as soon as the pods begin to swell
• Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production; overripe peas can become starchy and tough
• Store at 36°F with 95% humidity for optimal preservation