Sugar Ann Snap Pea Planting Seeds

Grow Sugar Ann Snap Pea Seeds, one of the earliest and sweetest snap pea varieties for home gardens. Sugar Ann produces crisp, edible pods with a tender texture and naturally sweet flavor perfect for snacking, stir-fries, salads, and fresh eating right from the garden.

Unlike tall pea varieties, Sugar Ann Snap Peas are compact and bushy, requiring no trellis in most gardens. These Non-GMO snap pea seeds thrive in cool weather and are perfect for containers, raised beds, garden rows, and small spaces. With quick maturity and high yields, Sugar Ann is a favorite for family gardens and early spring planting.

Features

• Sweet, crunchy edible pods ideal for fresh snacking.
• Early-maturing snap pea variety with high yields.
• Compact plants; trellis usually not required.
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated garden pea seeds.
• Thrives in cool weather and small garden spaces.
• Excellent for containers, raised beds, and rows.
• Perfect for salads, stir-fries, and raw eating.

Specifications

• Plant Name: Sugar Ann Snap Pea
• Plant Type: Cool-season snap pea
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plant
• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
• Heirloom: Yes
• USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–10
• Growing Season: Early spring or fall
• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
• Germination Temperature: 45°F–75°F (7°C–24°C)
• Plant Height: 20–30 inches
• Plant Spacing: 2–3 inches apart
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirement: Regular light watering
• Support Needed: Usually not required
• Growth Advantage: Early maturity with compact, productive plants

Planting Guide

• Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring or fall.
• Plant 1–1.5 inches deep in cool, moist soil.
• Space seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows.
• Choose full sun to partial shade for best yields.
• Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering.
• Harvest young pods when crisp and fully formed.
• Pick continuously to encourage heavy production.
• Avoid hot summer planting to maintain sweet flavor.
• Sow successive plantings every 2–3 weeks for extended harvests.