Description
50 Seeds per pack
Sugar Sprint PVP – Snap Pea – Edible Pod
Days to Maturity 58–62 Days
Sun Requirements: Full sun to very light shade.
Botanical name: (Pisum sativum)
True to its name, Sugar Sprint is one of the earliest snap peas to mature, offering a quick, abundant harvest of tender, sweet pods. Bred for earliness and steady production, it’s long been a favorite for gardeners seeking crisp texture and sugary flavor without the long wait.
Compact 24–30-inch vines yield a heavy crop of 3-inch, dark green pods that are virtually stringless. With no need for trellising, these small but productive plants are ideal for raised beds, containers, or tight garden plots—perfect for anyone looking to grow the most peas in the least amount of space. Sugar Sprint produces steadily over an extended period, providing a dependable supply of fresh pods just when you need them.
The pods flavor is crisp, juicy, and delightfully sweet. Excellent for eating straight off the vine, tossed into salads, or lightly cooked in a stir-fry or side dish. The pods also freeze beautifully, letting you enjoy their garden-fresh taste well beyond the season.
Thrives in full sun and prefers the cool temperatures of spring and fall. Adaptable to a range of climates, and especially well suited for early or late harvests.
Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with folate, making it a healthy addition to any garden.
Disease Resistance: Powdery Mildew.
Disease Tolerance: Pea Enation Mosaic Virus.
Planting Instructions for Sugar Sprint Pea Seeds
Sugar Sprint peas are a cool-weather crop that like well-drained soil and plenty of organic matter to assist with moisture retention. Direct sow peas as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring.
Plant pea seeds in full sun, 1-1½” deep, 1-2″ apart, in rows 18-24″ apart. Pea seeds should germinate in 6-14 days at temperatures between 45-75°F. There is no need to thin plants. Provide a short trellis or plant in blocks, as Sugar Sprint is a compact bush variety that benefits from some support.
Harvest Sugar Sprint snap peas when the pods start filling out but are not yet fully mature—typically when pods are about 3 inches long, crisp, and tender.
FAQ:
How long does it take Sugar Sprint snap peas to mature?
Sugar Sprint snap peas mature quickly, typically within 58–62 days.
What are the sunlight requirements for Sugar Sprint snap peas?
Sugar Sprint thrives best in full sun but can also tolerate very light shade.
Do Sugar Sprint snap peas require trellising or staking?
No, Sugar Sprint peas grow on compact, 24–30-inch vines that typically need no support, although a short trellis or planting in blocks can provide extra stability and aid with ease of harvest.
How do Sugar Sprint snap peas taste, and how can they be used?
Sugar Sprint snap peas have a crisp, juicy texture with a delightfully sweet flavor. They're excellent fresh off the vine, in salads, stir-fries, lightly cooked side dishes, or frozen for later use.
How do you know when Sugar Sprint snap peas are ready to harvest?
Harvest Sugar Sprint pods when they're about 3 inches long, plump, crisp, and tender, just before the seeds fully mature.
What diseases does Sugar Sprint resist or tolerate?
Sugar Sprint is resistant to Powdery Mildew and shows good tolerance to Pea Enation Mosaic Virus.
How should Sugar Sprint snap peas be stored after harvesting?
Fresh Sugar Sprint snap peas remain crisp up to ten days when refrigerated unwashed in a perforated bag or container. For longer storage, they freeze very well after blanching.
Are Sugar Sprint snap peas suitable for small-space gardening?
Yes, their compact growth habit makes Sugar Sprint ideal for raised beds, containers, or tight garden spaces, delivering a high yield without needing extensive room.
What nutritional benefits do Sugar Sprint snap peas offer?
Sugar Sprint snap peas are rich in vitamins A, C, K, and folate, making them a healthy and nutritious addition to your diet.
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