{"product_id":"sugar-ann-snap-pea","title":"Sugar Ann Snap Pea","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-subtitle\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated · 52–60 days from direct seeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-pill\"\u003ecool-season · timing varies by zone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-grows-label\"\u003eGrows well in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eRaised Bed ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eIn-Ground ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eContainer\/Pot ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-container-chip\"\u003eGrow Bag ✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Ann is a snap pea, which means the whole pod is edible. You don't have to do any shelling or prepping, you get to just pick it and eat it. The vines stay short at about 2 feet tall so they don't need a tall support structure, and the pods are sweet, crisp, and ready in as little as 52 days. It's one of the first things you can harvest in spring and one of the easiest crops you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus: peas are legumes, which means they partner with soil bacteria to fix nitrogen. Leave the roots in the ground when the crop is done and they'll give a little back to the soil as they break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it tastes like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, crisp, and fresh in a way that grocery store snap peas just don't deliver. The pod and the pea inside are both edible and both sweet. Best eaten straight off the vine before they even make it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascadia-snap-pea\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #EDE0CC; border: 1.5px solid #C4A882; border-radius: 99px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 16px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;\"\u003eHumid climate grow friend? Try Cascadia instead →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip sun\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eFull sun. At least 6 hours daily for best pod production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-icon-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-row-label\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-pips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip water\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-pip\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-icon-note\"\u003eAbout an inch of water per week. Keep soil consistently moist especially once flowers appear. Dry conditions during flowering and pod formation reduce yields noticeably.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSowing Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e1–2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e1–2 inches. No thinning needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e5–14 days. Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed germination, or plant them dry. Both work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"li-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"li-val\"\u003e52–60 days from direct seeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 25px; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e❄️ Cool Climates · Zones 3–6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003eFor spring, direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked, even 4–6 weeks before your last frost when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 40s to 50s°F. Peas handle frost without trouble and actually prefer cool soil. Don't wait for warm weather or you'll miss the window.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow about 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost or once daytime temperatures begin dropping below about 75°F. Fall peas are often sweeter than spring ones because the pods develop in cooling temperatures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-header\"\u003e☀️ Warm Climates · Zones 7–11\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-zone-body\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow in early spring while daytime temperatures are still in the 40s to 50s°F, typically 4–6 weeks before your last frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fall, direct sow once daytime temperatures start dropping below 80°F, typically 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost. Peas start to struggle once daytime temperatures are consistently in the mid-70s°F and usually stop producing once they're regularly hitting the 80s. Try not to push it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 9–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall through winter is your best season. Direct sow once the heat breaks as temperatures begin cooling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Friend Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003ePick every day once pods start forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eThis is the most important thing you can do to keep Sugar Ann producing. Once pods reach full size and feel plump and firm, pick them. Every day if you can. Pods left on the vine signal the plant to stop producing. The more you pick, the more it makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eDon't wait for warm weather to plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003ePeas are one of the few crops that actually want to go in while it's still cold. Waiting until it feels like good planting weather usually means waiting too long. Get them in the ground as early as possible for the longest harvest window before summer heat shuts the plant down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eFall peas can be extra sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eFall peas can be extra sweet if you let the pods develop in cooling weather. If your season allows it, sow a fall batch and see for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eA little support goes a long way\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eSugar Ann doesn't need a trellis but a few twigs or a short piece of netting gives the vines something to grab onto and keeps pods off the ground. It also makes harvesting a lot easier. Takes two minutes to set up and makes a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-title\"\u003eLeave the roots in the ground when you're done\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-tip-body\"\u003eWhen the season ends, cut the plants at the base and leave the roots in the ground rather than pulling them. Pea roots add a small amount of nitrogen back to the soil as they decompose. It's not dramatic but it's a free and easy way to leave the bed a little better than you found it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-companions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-companion-label\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCarrots\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eLettuce\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eSpinach\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eRadishes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCucumbers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"sc-tag\"\u003eCelery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; What to Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen it's ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Ann is ready at 52–60 days when pods are plump, firm, and bright green. The pod should feel full and snap cleanly when bent. Don't wait for the pods to get bumpy or the peas inside to push through the pod walls. That's past peak and the sweetness drops fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse two hands. Hold the vine with one hand and pull the pod with the other. Yanking with one hand tears the vine and damages the plant. Pick every day or every other day once pods start coming in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYield\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short row gives you a generous harvest of snap peas over several weeks. Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks can extend your harvest season if your cool weather window is long enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate unwashed in a bag or container. Keeps 5–7 days but flavor is best the day you pick them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-term storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-yes\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Blanch 1–2 minutes, ice bath, dry well, freeze flat then bag. Keeps up to 12 months. Texture softens slightly but great for cooked dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003ePressure canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Snap peas can be pressure canned safely but the texture turns to mush. Not worth it. Freeze them instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eWater bath canning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Not safe due to low acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eDehydrating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Snap peas lose their defining texture completely. Not worth it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-storage-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-no\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-name\"\u003eRoot cellaring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-storage-note\"\u003e Doesn't apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw straight off the vine. Tossed into salads whole. Stir fried quickly so they stay crisp. Dunked in hummus or dip as a snack. Sugar Ann is sweet enough that cooking is almost beside the point, but a fast sauté with garlic and butter doesn't hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed Storage \u0026amp; Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sc-seed-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar Ann Snap Pea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep somewhere cool, dark, and dry. Viable up to 3 years but best germination rates come from fresh seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar Ann is self-pollinating and rarely crosses with other varieties. You can save seed reliably without isolation, but a few feet of distance from other peas doesn't hurt. Let a few pods stay on the vine until they're fully dry and papery. The pods will rattle when the seeds are ready. Pull the whole plant and hang it upside down somewhere dry and airy to finish drying if needed. Shell the seeds out by hand, let them air dry for another week or two, then store in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Chaotic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43815603699790,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/3630\/6254\/files\/20.png?v=1786476565","url":"https:\/\/sowchaotic.com\/products\/sugar-ann-snap-pea","provider":"Sow Chaotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}