Peas, Sugar Ann Snap Pea
Sugar Ann snap pea is an edible pod snap pea that produces medium green three inch pods that are round with blunt ends. The pods are very sweet, tender, flavorful, making them perfect for stir fry and salads, and Oriental dishes. In general, peas must be picked regularly (at least every other day) to assure sweet, fiber-free pods.
This variety of pea has gorgeous flowers that start out all white, and progress to white and deeper purple as they age. Freezes well. AAS Winner 1984
- Botanical Name - Pisum sativum
- Zone 3-9
- Seed to Harvest - 60-70 Days
- Height - 2- 2½ feet tall (need no support)
- 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.
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- Chives deter aphids
- Mint improves health and flavor
- 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.
- Nutrition Facts (1/2 cup cooked snow peas)
- Calories 34
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 grams
- Protein 2.6 grams
- Carbohydrates 5.6 grams
- Vitamin C 38.3 mg
- Iron 1.6 mg
- Potassium 192 mg
- Magnesium 21 mg