Peas; Dwarf Sugar Snap

Dwarf Sugar Snap Peas

Pisum sativum

9 June 2018 – planted

 

Dwarf Sugar Snap Peas Growing Guide

No time so pic as shortcuts.

Sow (when, temp, soil, location)

• Autumn through to Spring
• frost tolerant: no
• Sow: 1″ deep
• Sow: zig-zag with 2″ bet. seeds
• Sow: in batches for continuous supply
• Soil: rich & well-drained
• Loc: sunny

 

Harvest/Germination

• Germinate: 7-10days
• Harvest:

 

Care/Watering

• early stages: netting to protect from birds
• keep well watered
• feeding not usually required.

 

Companions

beans, beetroots, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumber,  herbs (aromatic), lettuce, lovage, marjoram, parsnip, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, sage, squash, turnips

 

Enemies

chives, leeks, onions, potatoes, spring onions

 

Other Notes

• carrots esp. good companion – enhances pod production & quality
• will die back in hot summer weather

 

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Our Snap Pea Progress

1/10/19 – Side Back Yard

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References:

• microgardener.com – Easy Guide to Growing Perfect Peas
• unclelukes.com – Companion Planting Chart

 

 

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