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Product ID: 558G
Sugar Snap (OG)
(Pisum sativum)
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New last year! Famous from coast to coast.
Sugar Snap has become a household name in the U.S. since its 1979 introduction. The vines are tall, growing about 6' or more, and need support. Pods are about 3" long, 1/2" across, and bear over a long picking period. Both peas and pods are sweet. Yields well in both hot and cold weather. CAUTION: Not mildew resistant. Choose organic or nonorganic seeds. Organically grown. Avg. 2,000 seeds/lb. Packet: 375 seeds.
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Days to Maturity or Bloom: 62
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Diseases Explained:
No disease information found.
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Growing Information:
CULTURE: (Fresh Peas): Peas are a cool weather crop. Midsummer pickings are not as heavy or as good as cool or mild weather harvests. For best yields ensure abundant phosphorus and potash and a pH above 6.0. Adjust pH using ground limestone or wood ashes in the row during planting. PLANT: Make the first sowing in early spring as soon as the soil can be prepared. Choose a well-drained area. Sow 1-1 1/2" apart in a 3" band (25 seeds/ft.), 1/2-1" deep. Make rows 12-18" apart for dwarf types, 4-6' apart if using a trellis. For best yields and easier picking, provide support at planting time with a wire fence or trellis (see Index) supported by posts. Do not thin. Harvest when the peas enlarge in the pods. FALL CROP: Choose powdery mildew tolerant varieties. Sow about 2 months before frost. INOCULANT: Treatment with a bacterial inoculant helps increase yields (see "Inoculants" in Index). TREATED SEEDS: Early varieties are offered UNTREATED and TREATED (T). Untreated seeds are more susceptible to rotting in prolonged cold wet weather. DISEASES: Many disorders can affect peas. The most common disease is probably pea root rot (Fusarium sp. or Aphanomyces euteiches) which causes browning and drying of the foliage from the ground up. Some fields and established gardens have this problem with peas each year and are said to have "pea sick" soils. The best control is to ensure well-drained soil and to rotate crops. Powdery mildew causes the white, powdery mold on the leaves, stems and pods in hot weather. Choose resistant varieties. FREEZING: All our peas are good for freezing and canning. AVG. SEEDING RATE: 80'/lb., 13 lb./1,000', 270 lb./acre at 25 seeds/ft. in rows 24" apart. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB.: 1,500-2,700 (avg. 2,000). PACKET: 3 oz. (avg. 375 seeds, sows 15'). |
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Organically Grown or Manufactured
OG means "Organic" and represents seeds that have been harvested from plants that are grown organically; i.e., without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. On tools, supplies and equipment, it identifies products that meet the National Organic Program rules. They are OMRI listed when noted in the description. Always contact your local certifying agency for organic status. |
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Greenhouse
Variety does especially well when started in, or grown in, a greenhouse environment. |
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All-America Selections
Awarded to vegetable, flower and herb varieties from around the world. Winners are chosen based on scores received from judges at 34 sites in the U.S. and Canada. Johnny's is proud to be an official flower trials site for AAS. |
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