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Super Sugar Snap — Peas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Super Sugar Snap
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

61days to harvest

7-12days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Requires sturdy 6-8 foot trellising for climbing support.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, especially during pod development
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.2
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green pods with visible pea bumps
Size: 60"
Shape: Thick, succulent snap pea pods
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and crunchy with tender edible pods

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, stir-frying, steaming, raw snacking. Entire pod and peas are edible.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, pea moths, leaf miners, birds
Diseases: Root rot, downy mildew, fusarium wilt, bacterial blight
Resistance: 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 break up soil and are harvested before peas need full space

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

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

MarigoldsRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack pea plants

ChivesNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids without competing for nutrients

Bush BeansBoth are nitrogen-fixers that can support each other's growth when planted in succession

MintDeters ants and rodents that may eat pea seeds, but plant in containers to prevent spreading

Avoid

OnionsCan inhibit pea growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

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

GladiolusCompetes heavily for nutrients and can inhibit pea pod development

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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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 Super Sugar Snap?

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