Quantity
Approximately 50 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Fabaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The Pisum sativum ‘Oregon Sugar Pod’ pea is a highly appreciated organic variety, known for its plump, crisp, and deliciously sweet snap pea pods, making each harvest as generous as it is flavorful. In the garden, it grows vigorously, quickly forming a productive row with fresh foliage, capable of bringing structure and abundance even to a modest vegetable patch. Its long, smooth, and shiny green pods hang in great numbers on the plants, inviting almost daily picking in the heart of the season. Easy to cultivate and well-adapted to different climates, it reassures both beginner gardeners and enthusiasts looking for a reliable and productive variety. Its good disease resistance further adds to its appeal, while promoting simple and enjoyable cultivation. In the kitchen, its pods can be enjoyed raw, stir-fried, or lightly steamed, always retaining a tender texture and a much-appreciated vegetal sweetness. Its discreet flowering also contributes to the life of the garden, while announcing a quick and sustained harvest. Both practical, delicious, and easy to grow, ‘Oregon Sugar Pod’ stands out as a must-have for the family vegetable garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 to 1 1/2 in. (2.5 to 4 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Cool, fertile, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to July
Harvest65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, lettuces, radishes, cucumbers, spinach
Avoid planting withGarlic, onions, leeks
Salads, stir-fries, steaming, snow peas, family garden
