Pea Seeds - Snow - Dwarf Sugar Gray
60 to 65 days. Pisum sativum. Dwarf Sugar Gray Snow Pea Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. One of the most versatile snow peas you can grow, Dwarf Sugar Gray produces sweet, tender pods that can be picked flat as classic snow peas or left on the vine a little longer to plump up into snap peas. This compact heirloom, dating back to before 1773, is prized for its clusters of showy purple-pink blossoms as much as its harvest, and shows good resistance to Fusarium wilt. Great for small gardens, containers, or anywhere space is at a premium. ~172 seeds/oz.
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Growing Dwarf Sugar Gray Snow Pea in the Vegetable Garden
Direct sow Dwarf Sugar Gray seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring, about 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date. Plant seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 2 to 3 inches apart, in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Peas germinate best in cool soil and tolerate a light frost once established.
Provide a trellis, fence, or twiggy brush for the vines to climb, even though this is a compact, dwarf-type variety. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and pod set, and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease pressure. A light mulch helps retain moisture and keep roots cool as the weather warms.
Harvesting Dwarf Sugar Gray Snow Pea
Pick pods early and often to keep plants productive. For classic snow peas, harvest while pods are still flat, before the seeds inside swell. For a sweeter, plumper snap pea, leave pods on the vine a few extra days until you can feel the peas developing. Pick in the cool of the morning for the best flavor and store harvested pods in the refrigerator.
About Dwarf Sugar Gray Snow Pea Garden Seeds
Dwarf Sugar Gray is a true heirloom, with records of its cultivation dating back to before 1773 and its first commercial sale by the D.M. Ferry Company in 1892.
It was selected and prized for its compact, early-producing vines at a time when most peas grown were tall, later-maturing types.
Beyond the harvest, this variety is grown for its ornamental purple-pink flowers, and the tender young shoots and blossoms are also edible, making it a favorite for garnishing salads and other dishes.
Tips From Our Gardeners
Give this variety a light trellis even though it's called "dwarf" — ours still reach for anything nearby, and a little support keeps the pods cleaner and easier to spot at harvest time.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Dwarf Sugar Gray Snow Pea Seeds Per Package:
- 25 g Packet - Approximately 151 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 688 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 2,752 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 13,760 Seeds
- 25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 68,800 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Pisum sativum |
| Snow Pea Color: | Green |
| Snow Pea Flavor: | Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60 to 65 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 2-3 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Moist, well-draining soil, average to rich fertility, pH 6.0 to 7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler, 55-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | No |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 40-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to fusarium wilt. Susceptible to powdery mildew, aphids, and pea weevil. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cool season, light frost |