McKenzie - Pea, Sugar Snap Seeds

Sugar Snap Peas are a garden favorite, known for their sweet, crisp pods.

Sugar Snap Peas are an excellent disease-resistant variety. The vines provide an abundance of scrumptious, completely edible 8 cm (3") pods. These heavy yields have a delicious sweet flavor and crisp texture that tastes great raw, stir-fried, steamed, or in salads. An excellent freezing variety.

• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
• Seed Type: Heirloom
• Fill Weight (grams): 13 g
• Approximate Seed Count: 40-50
• Characteristics: Snap Type
• Planting Method: Direct Sow
• Colour: Green
• Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Resistance: Powdery mildew | Pea leaf roll virus
• Companion Planting:

  Plant near alyssum, carrots, chives, corn, lettuce, mint, radish, spinach, turnip. Chives have the ability to repel aphids. Mint not only enhances both the taste and health benefits of dishes, but also improves flavor. Alyssum serves as an attractant for pollinators and promotes the presence of green lacewings, which are natural predators of aphids. Avoid planting peas in close proximity to garlic and onions as they can impede the growth of peas.

• Flavour: Succulent flavor, tender and crispy
• Preparation Ideas: Delicious fresh out of the garden. Add pod and all to stir-fries, salads, and veggie platters.
• Awards: All America Selections (AAS) Winner