Seeds Pea, Oregon Sugar Pod

Oregon Sugar Pod Pea (Pisum sativum 'Oregon Sugar Pod')

The Oregon Sugar Pod Pea is a popular edible pod pea variety known for its crisp, sweet flavor and high productivity. This snow pea thrives in cool weather and produces large, flat, tender pods perfect for fresh eating, stir-fries, and steaming. Developed by Oregon State University, this variety is prized for its disease resistance, making it easy to grow in a variety of garden conditions. Oregon Sugar Pod Peas are an excellent choice for spring and fall planting, offering gardeners a reliable, nutritious crop with versatile culinary uses.

Key Characteristics:

• Edible pods with crisp, sweet flavor: Oregon Sugar Pod Peas are grown for their large, flat, and sweet pods, which are perfect for harvesting when tender. The pods are ideal for fresh snacking, stir-fries, or light steaming, and they hold their flavor and texture well in cooking.

• Disease-resistant and productive: This variety is bred for resistance to common pea diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot, making it a hardy and reliable crop. Oregon Sugar Pod Peas are highly productive, ensuring a steady supply of pods throughout the growing season.

• Cool-weather crop: Oregon Sugar Pod thrives in cooler temperatures, making it perfect for early spring or fall planting. It tolerates light frost and grows vigorously in mild conditions, allowing gardeners to extend their harvest season.

• High in vitamins and fiber: These peas are not only delicious but also nutritious. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with dietary fiber, Oregon Sugar Pod Peas contribute to a healthy diet and are an excellent source of plant-based nutrients.

• Compact plant, great for small spaces: Oregon Sugar Pod Peas grow on compact, bushy plants that reach about 2-3 feet in height. They don’t require much space, making them perfect for raised beds, containers, or small garden plots.

Product Details:

• Native range: Cultivated globally (developed in the U.S.)
• Plant life cycle: Annual
• Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, medium moisture soils
• Mature height: 2-3 feet
• Bloom time: April to June
• Bloom color: White
• USDA Hardiness zones: 3-9

Oregon Sugar Pod Peas are a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, disease-resistant variety that produces delicious and nutritious edible pods. Perfect for spring or fall planting, this variety delivers abundant harvests and thrives in small spaces.