1# SUGAR SNAP PEA SEED

Sugar Snap Pea Seed (Coated) refers to edible‑pod snap peas with a protective seed coating that improves planting success.

🌱 Sugar Snap Peas — Overview

• Type: Snap pea (eat the whole pod)

• Plant Height: 5–6 feet (vining)

• Days to Maturity: ~60–70 days

• Flavor: Very sweet, crisp pods

• Use: Fresh eating, salads, stir‑fry, steaming, freezing

🌾 What “Coated” Seed Means

Seed coating is a thin, harmless layer that may include:

• Fungicide – reduces seed rot and damping‑off

• Pellet material – improves visibility and planting accuracy

• Early nutrition or inoculant (on some brands)

✅ Benefits

• Better germination in cool or damp soil

• Easier to see and space seeds during planting

• More uniform stands

⚠️ Important

• Seeds are not edible

• Wash hands after handling

• Do not save coated seeds for eating or sprouting

🌤️ Growing Conditions

• Season: Cool‑season crop

• Sun: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)

• Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)

• Temperature: Germinates best at 45–75°F

🌱 Planting Instructions

• When to Plant:

  • Early spring as soon as soil is workable

  • Late summer for fall harvest (cool regions)

• How to Plant:

  • Depth: 1–1½ inches

  • Spacing: 2 inches apart

  • Rows: 24–36 inches apart

• Support:

  • Required — trellis, fence, or netting for best yield

💧 Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil evenly moist (don’t let it dry out during flowering)

• Mulch to keep roots cool

• Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizer (peas make their own)

🫛 Harvesting

• Pick pods when plump, glossy, and bright green

• Harvest frequently to keep plants producing

• Eat fresh or refrigerate immediately for best sweetness