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Sugar Ann — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Sugar Ann
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

51days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost date when soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture during flowering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 2-4 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green pods with medium green peas
Size: 2-2 1/2"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and tender with no strings

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, stir-fries, salads, steaming, freezing whole

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea weevil, cutworms, thrips
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, bacterial blight, downy mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to powdery mildew and fusarium wilt

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – 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 the space

LettuceCool-season crop that grows well in pea shade and benefits from nitrogen fixed by peas

CilantroAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control pea pests

SpinachShares similar growing conditions and benefits from nitrogen fixation by pea roots

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

MarigoldsAttract beneficial insects and help deter harmful nematodes in the soil

MintDeters ants and aphids, though should be contained to prevent spreading

Avoid

GarlicAllelopathic compounds can stunt pea growth and interfere with beneficial root bacteria

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

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

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.

Sugar Ann

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

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