Pea – Super Sugar Snap

Super Sugar Snap is an enhanced version of the original Sugar Snap pea, bred for superior sweetness, earlier yields, and greater disease resistance. It has quickly become a top choice for gardeners seeking reliable, high-performance snap peas that build on the beloved traits of a classic favorite.

Super Sugar Snap offers a bright, sweet flavor with a satisfyingly crisp texture. Its tender, stringless pods are ideal for eating fresh off the vine, adding to salads, or using in quick-cook dishes like stir-fries and sautés. The flavor holds up beautifully whether raw or lightly cooked, making it a versatile kitchen staple.

Super Sugar Snap grows on vigorous vines that reach about 5 feet tall and need support from a trellis or fence. The plants produce an abundance of bright green, thick-walled pods that are 3–4 inches long, plump, and completely stringless. The lush foliage and vertical growth habit make them both space-efficient and visually appealing in the garden, with pods that hold well on the vine and are easy to spot and harvest.

Best grown in cool weather, Super Sugar Snap prefers full sun to light shade and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. It germinates well between 45–75°F and should be directly sown early in spring, thriving in climates with mild spring temperatures and moderate moisture.

Super Sugar Snap pods are best harvested when they’re well-filled but still tender—plump with visible peas inside, yet not overgrown or tough. This stage gives the ideal balance of sweetness, crunch, and flavor. Check plants often during peak season, as pods mature quickly. Harvest gently with two hands to avoid damaging the vines, and pick regularly to keep the plant producing.

After harvesting, store Super Sugar Snap peas in the refrigerator unwashed, in a breathable bag or container, where they’ll stay crisp for up to a week. For longer storage, blanch briefly and freeze to preserve their flavor and texture. Use fresh pods in snacks, salads, or cooked dishes within a few days for the best taste, and save frozen ones for stir-fries, soups, or quick sautés year-round.

Super Sugar Snap peas are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and fiber—supporting immunity, bone health, and digestion. They’re a crisp, healthy snack right off the vine or a fresh boost in meals.

Yes, Super Sugar Snap is naturally resistant to Powdery Mildew and Pea Leaf Roll Virus, two common issues in pea crops. This built-in resistance helps ensure healthier plants, making gardening more enjoyable!

Snap peas become too mature and unpalatable when they develop a tough, stringy texture and lose their sweetness. Signs include a yellowish or brownish tint, a dull or faded green color, and pods that feel leathery or overly firm. For best quality, pick them while they’re still bright green, crisp, and just plump.