Peas
Seed # 143
Basic Information
- Seed Number
- 143
- Seed Name
- Peas
- Variety
- Sugar Snap
- Category
- Vegetable
- Plant Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant Type
- Snap pea (Pisum sativum)
- Planting Method
- Direct Sow
- Seed Status
- In Seed Bank
- Created
- 2026-08-14 00:50:34
- Updated
- 2026-08-19 15:35:29
Planting Information
- Start Planting Date
- Mar 15
- Last Recommended Planting Date
- Aug 15
- Plantable Months
- March, April, August
- Indoor Start
- Not recorded
- Direct Sow
- Mar 15 – Aug 15
- Transplant
- Not Recommended
- Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost
- Not Recommended
- Transplant Weeks After Frost
- Not Recommended
- Germination Days
- 7–10 days
- Harvest/Maturity
- 70 days from direct seeding
- Succession Planting
- 10 days
Growing Conditions
- Ideal Soil Temperature
- 40-70°F
- Planting Depth
- 1/2-1 in
- Plant Spacing
- 1.5-2 in
- Row Spacing
- 4-6 ft when trellised
- Thin-To Spacing
- Not recorded
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water Needs
- Keep evenly moist; consistent watering is especially important during germination, flowering and pod fill
- Soil Preference
- Fertile, well-drained soil; approximately pH 6.5-6.8
- Minimum Container Size
- 5 gal with tall trellis
- Plant Height
- 4-6 ft
- Perennial/Biennial Status
- Annual
- Container Friendly
- Yes
- Trellis/Support Needed
- Yes
- Frost Tolerant
- Yes
- Heat Tolerant
- No
- Drought Tolerant
- No
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Medicinal
- No
Garden Uses
Container Culinary Pollinator Seed SavingCompanion Planting
| Plant | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carrots | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Carrots | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Cucumber | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Lettuce | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Radish | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Peas | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Peas | Avoid | Not recorded |
| Peas | Avoid | Not recorded |
Storage
- Seed Source/Brand
- Johnny's Selected Seeds; Johnny's succession chart; Utah State Extension
- Packet Year
- Not recorded
- Quantity Notes
- Not recorded
- Purchase Date
- Not recorded
- Expiration Year
- Not recorded
- Storage Box
- Not recorded
- Container
- Not recorded
- Envelope
- Not recorded
- Row
- Not recorded
- Slot
- Not recorded
- Storage Notes
- Not recorded
Notes
Original Planting Method: Direct sow; peas dislike root disturbance. Provide a sturdy trellis because Sugar Snap vines grow tall.
Original Start Planting Date: Mar 25 or as soon as soil can be worked
Original Last Suggested Planting Date: ~Aug 1 for fall crop; finish spring sowing by ~May 1
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Main spring direct-sow window: Mar 25 – May 1. Optional fall sowing: ~Jul 25 – Aug 1.
Container Friendly: Yes; large/deep container + sturdy trellis
Pollinator Friendly: Somewhat; mostly self-pollinating, bees may visit
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary vegetable
Succession / Reusable Notes: One planting can produce for several weeks. Optional second sowing 10–14 days later; fall crop can be tried in late Jul/early Aug.
Zone 6B Notes: Excellent cool-season crop for Zone 6B. Plant very early in spring. Summer heat reduces production; fall peas need an early start.
Companion Plants: Carrots, lettuce, radishes, cucumbers, low cool-season crops
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Heat reduces flowering/pod set. Avoid waterlogged soil and repeated pea planting in the same spot; rotate legumes.
Sources: Johnny's Selected Seeds: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/peas/snap-peas/sugar-snap-pea-seed-558.html | Johnny's succession chart: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/methods-tools-supplies/succession-planting/succession-planting-interval-chart-vegetables.html | Utah State Extension: https://extension.usu.edu/yardandgarden/research/peas-in-the-garden
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Zone 6B: Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in early spring. For a fall attempt, sow about 2 months before the October 15 first frost and keep seed well watered during hot late-summer weather.
Germination: Pea seed generally germinates in about 7-10 days. Install the trellis at planting time to avoid disturbing roots later.
Harvest: Harvest when pods are plump, crisp and rounded but still tender. Pods and peas are both edible.
Seed Saving: Allow pods to dry completely on the vine. Peas are predominantly self-pollinating, so crossing is uncommon but possible.
Special Care: Original Sugar Snap is a tall vine and requires strong support. Powdery mildew may become a problem during warm late-season weather.
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/peas/snap-peas/sugar-snap-pea-seed-558.html — Pisum sativum identity, direct-sow method, depth, spacing, trellising, soil pH, fall sowing and harvest stage
Research Source: Seeds 'n Such — https://seedsnsuch.com/products/sugar-snap-pea-seeds — 70-day maturity, 1-inch depth, full sun/partial shade and 6-8 foot vine size
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