Peas 'Super Sugar Snap'
Product Description
Peas 'Super Sugar Snap' (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) – Submitted by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Super Sugar Snap' pea is an exceptional variety of snow pea , renowned for its crunchy and ultra-fleshy pods , rich in sweet and delicate flavors . Its 7 cm pods can be harvested young for a fine texture , or larger for an even sweeter taste .
Its vigorous climbing plant , reaching 1.50 meters , is extremely productive and ensures an abundant harvest throughout the season . Thanks to its rapid maturity (60 days) , it can be sown twice a year , guaranteeing a summer and autumn harvest .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Climbing, requires support
Height : Up to 1.50 meters
Maturity : Early, around 60 days
Pod Color : Bright Green
Pod size : 7 cm, thick and crunchy
Flavor : Very sweet and tasty
Use : Fresh, sautéed, steamed, as an accompaniment
Attractiveness : Highly productive, extended harvest
Quantity per sachet : ±60 seeds
Origin : Selection from Catherine's Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Special feature : Double harvest possible with sowing in summer
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun or partial shade
?? Sowing : Directly in open ground at the beginning of May for the summer , at the beginning of July for an autumn harvest
?? Sowing depth : 2 cm
?? Germination temperature : 10-20°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 10 cm between plants
?? Support : Trellis or stake of at least 1.50 meters recommended
?? Watering : Regular, especially during flowering period
?? Maintenance : Harvest frequently to boost production
With optimal conditions, the 'Super Sugar Snap' pea guarantees an abundant and sweet harvest , perfect for lovers of crunchy and gourmet peas .
Use and special features
?? An ultra-crunchy and sweet pea
Its thick, juicy pods offer an unparalleled taste experience , whether raw or cooked .
?? Exceptional performance
With its great vigor and continuous production , it ensures a generous harvest throughout the season .
?? Two harvests per year
Thanks to its spring and summer sowing , it extends the pea season until autumn .