PEA Seeds, Sugar Anne Snap

Sugar Anne (Pisum sativum 'Sugar Ann') is an All-America Selections winning heirloom snap pea with sweet, crunchy, edible pods on compact vines. One of the earliest snap peas, ideal for snacking and small spaces.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Pisum sativum 'Sugar Ann'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated snap pea, AAS winner
• Days to maturity: about 52 to 58 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 2 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: about 18 to 24 inches

Best for

• Fresh snacking
• Stir-fries and salads
• Steaming
• Freezing
• Container and small-space gardens

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. The compact vines need only light support. Keep evenly moist and harvest the pods when plump and rounded for peak sweetness.

Flavor profile

Very sweet and crunchy; the whole pod is eaten.

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99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

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