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Oregon Sugar Pod II — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Oregon Sugar Pod II
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

8-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1 inch deep. Provide 4-foot support structure.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture during pod development
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good drainage
Soil pH: 6.2-7.2
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green flat pods
Size: 38"
Shape: Flat, broad pods with small undeveloped peas
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and crisp with delicate pea flavor

In the kitchen

Stir-fries, steaming, raw in salads, Asian dishes, quick sautéing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Pea aphids, spider mites, leafminer, pea moth
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial blight, root rot, white mold
Resistance: Fusarium Wilt (Intermediate); Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)

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 improve soil nitrogen for carrots, while carrots help break up soil for pea roots

RadishesQuick-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before peas need full space

LettuceBenefits from nitrogen fixed by peas and provides living mulch to retain soil moisture

SpinachThrives in nitrogen-enriched soil from peas and has similar cool-season growing requirements

NasturtiumsTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects

MarigoldsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack peas

MintDeters ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds, though contain in pots to prevent spreading

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden health with natural fungicidal properties

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 may harbor thrips that damage pea plants

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 Oregon Sugar Pod II?

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