Pea 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' Snow Pea
Pea 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' Snow Pea
Pea 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' Snow Pea

Pea 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' Snow Pea

OSC Seeds

$2.19
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 A true garden standout, the Oregon Sugar Pod II features lush, vigorous vines that produce beautiful double-podded clusters of smooth, light-green snow peas. These flat, stringless pods reach a generous 10 cm (4") in length and are framed by attractive, broad green foliage and delicate white blossoms, offering a professional and bountiful look to your early spring garden.
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Seed Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Starting Method:

Direct Sow

Watering:

Medium

Days To Germinate:

7–15 days

Life Cycle:

Annual

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Snow Pea, Mange-tout (French for "eat it all"), Chinese Pea

Scientific Name:

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Family Name:

Fabaceae

Type:

Vegetable

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: 40–80 cm (16–32") tall.
  • Growth Habit: Compact bush-type vines.
  • Seed/Plant Spacing: Sow seeds 6.5 cm (2.5") apart; space double rows 75 cm (30") apart.

Bloom / Harvest Info:

  • Bloom Time: Late spring or early summer.
  • Bloom Colour: White.
  • Days To Maturity: 60–70 days.
  • Days Till Harvest: Approximately 60 days from sowing.

Garden Benefits:

  • Attracts: Beneficial pollinators.
  • Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, salads, and freezing.
  • Resistance: Highly resistant to Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (PEMV), Fusarium Wilt (FW), and Powdery Mildew (PM).
Care Guide

Growing Guide

Starting Instructions:

  • When: Direct sow in early spring (April to mid-May) or late summer (August) for a fall crop.
  • Where: Well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location.
  • How To Plant: Sow seeds 1.25–2.5 cm (0.5–1") deep.

Germination:

Prefers cool soil temperatures between 10–20°C (50–70°F).

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily).
  • Moisture Requirements: Requires even moisture during germination and consistent watering once flowering begins.
  • Frost Tolerance: Frost hardy; can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring.

Tips For Success:

  • Thinning: Not usually required if spaced correctly at sowing.
  • Support: While a bush type, it benefits from a small trellis or twigs for easier picking.
  • Harvesting: Pick daily when pods are flat and tender, before the seeds inside begin to bulge, to encourage continuous production.

Companion Plants:

Beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, strawberries, and turnips. Avoid planting near onions or garlic.

Heritage / Special Notes:

This improved variety typically produces pods in clusters of two rather than singles, leading to a much heavier harvest than traditional snow peas. It is an open-pollinated heirloom developed by Dr. James Baggett at the University of Oregon in the 1980s.
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