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Peas, Oregon Sugar Pod II

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This Heirloom, Non-GMO Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea is a cool season high yielding snow pea that produces on average, two 4-5 inch pods per cluster. In general, Snow peas must be picked regularly (at least every other day) to assure sweet, fiber-free pods. The Pods can be stir-fried, steamed or mixed with oriental vegetables or meat dishes.

As soon as overgrown pods missed in earlier pickings are discovered, remove them from the plants to keep the plants blooming and producing longer. Enlarging peas inside these pods may be shelled and used as garden peas.  Pea pods lose their crispness if overcooked. The pods have a high sugar content and brown or burn quickly. Do not stir-fry over extreme heat.

  • Botanical Name - Pisum sativum
  • Zone 3-9
  • Seed to Harvest - 60-70 Days
  • Height - 2-½ feet tall (trellis recommended)
  • Fruit Weight- 
  • Fruit Color - Green
  • Treated - No
  • Germination Time - 7-14 Days 
  • Breed - Heirloom, Open Pollinated
  • Germination Rate – 90%
  • Lifecycle – Annual
  • Sunlight - Full Sun / Partial Shade
  • Watering – 1"-1/2" per week
  • Sow Method – Direct Sow or Transplant
  • Sow Depth - 1/2 - 1 inch
  • Plant Spacing - Plant 2 seed every 3 inches
  • Row Spacing - 12-18 inches
  • Season of Interest - Cool / Warm
  • Peas Growing Guide
  • Companion Planting guide

  Did you know... that one serving of green peas contains as much Vitamin C as two large apples and the Romans grew over 37 varieties of peas.


CLASSIFICATION:  Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Annual

Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year. 

All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is considered heirloom. This variety has a history of being passed down within communities and families as early as the 1700's, similar to the generational sharing of items like jewelry or furniture.

COMPANIONS: 
  • Bean
  • Carrot
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Radish
  • Turnip 
ALLIES:
  • Chives deter aphids
  • Mint improves health and flavor 
ENEMIES: 
  • Garlic and onion stunt the growth of peas

Nutritional Value & Health Benefits

 Green garden peas are a valuable source of protein, iron and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps to reduce serum cholesterol thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Sugar snap peas and the like, contain much less protein, but they are an excellent source of iron and vitamin C that work to keep your immune system functioning properly.