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Dwarf Grey Sugar — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Dwarf Grey Sugar
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Plant seeds 1.5 inches deep in rows or containers.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, avoid overwatering
Soil: Well-drained garden soil with moderate fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green pods with purple flowers
Size: 28"
Shape: Flat, tender snow pea pods
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and crisp with no strings

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, light cooking, salads, garnish, quick sautéing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, cutworms, slugs
Diseases: Powdery mildew, damping-off, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus
Resistance: Naturally hardy with good general disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsPeas add nitrogen to soil that carrots need, while carrots break up soil for pea roots

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and mature quickly, making space for pea root development

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-rich soil created by peas and has similar growing requirements

CucumbersHeavy nitrogen feeders that benefit from peas' nitrogen fixation

CornProvides natural trellis support for climbing peas while benefiting from nitrogen fixation

MintRepels ants and rodents that may damage pea seeds and pods

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and reduce pod production

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and can harbor thrips that damage pea flowers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 81
Protein (g): 5.42
Fat (g): 0.4
Carbohydrate (g): 14.4
Fibre (g): 5.7
Sugars (g): 5.67
Vitamin A (µg): 38
Vitamin C (mg): 40
Vitamin E (mg): 0.13
Vitamin K (µg): 24.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.169
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 25
Iron (mg): 1.47
Magnesium (mg): 33
Phosphorus (mg): 108
Potassium (mg): 244
Zinc (mg): 1.24
Selenium (µg): 1.8

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Dwarf Grey Sugar?

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