OREGON SUGAR POD II
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Customer Reviews
I grow these for pea shoots (then snow peas when they start flowering), stir-fried with garlic. This variety has fewer tendrils and a lot of leaves.
No negatives with these, and positives are they gave me well over a month of production, there were no germination or pest issues, and due to their slightly smaller bush plant size these grew great without a trellis.
I have grown dozens of different pea varieties over the years (mostly snow peas but I have also planted snap & shell types).
These are a favorite: the vines can grow quite large, I have had them grow higher than 8’ on a good year so provide a taller support.
I have had trouble with other suppliers: some times they are not “true to type” and a woody pod or bitter peas is a disappointment when I know how they are supposed to be!
Territorials pea seed has never disappointed me! I also appreciate being able to buy larger packs for peas as a seed packet doesn’t plant very far.
I plants my peas quite tightly but give plenty of space under the trellis so other roots don’t compete: I plant each seed about an inch apart and put 3-4 rows per trellis (so each inch of trellis width has up to four plants climbing). This density shade out any ground behind so I place them at the side or back of the garden. The dense planting allows them to climb with less interference (but I tie with jute twine as needed to keep them tight) and also allows for some loss: doves tend to pull up and behead some sprouts & slug can also decapitate the seedlings…I just plant extra knowing this.
I have also had leaf cutter bees take quite a lot of foliage at times without any negative impact.
Peas shoots & vine tips are also delicious when pinched off at a tender stage (first sets of leaves).
This variety is definitely more disease resistant but I still aim to plant them for harvest before the hottest part of the summer: heat stress brings in aphids on any pea type (and aphids carry disease to the plants).
My photo includes more than one variety of peas, these are the flat pods shown. I preferred to pick snow peas when the seeds have just begun to swell (experiment: there’s a point where the seed is sweetest and the pod is still tender, perfection! Tiny pods are also delicious but less sweet).
I'm in Northern VT and these peas love it here! They also loved it in Kalamazoo MI. I've switched to these over sugar snap peas, they're so sweet, crunchy and HUGE. Let the peas develop for maximum flavor, pick when the peas are round inside the pod.
| Soil Temp for Germ | 45–75°F |
| Seed Depth | 1–1 ½" |
| Seed Spacing | 1" |
| Days to Emergence | 8–25 |
| Thin Plants to | N/A |
| Row Spacing | 18–24" |
| Fertilizer Needs | Low |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
| Seeds per Ounce | ≈ 90–165 |
| Seed Life | 2 years |
Pisum sativum Peas nourish our bodies with phytonutrients and, surprisingly, with omega-3 fatty acids. A hard-working crop, they improve the soil, fixing nitrogen that will feed future crops. Especially easy to grow in cool seasons. Snap peas have edible pods that are sweetest as the pods fatten up. High in vitamin C and niacin, they are most nutritious when fresh and briefly cooked. For the best nutrition and flavor, grow your own crops. Snap peas are the most productive of all the types of peas. Some snap peas develop strings that are easily removed by peeling them back as the pods are harvested.
Days to maturity are calculated from the date of direct seeding. Note: In areas with mild winters such as the maritime Northwest where peas can be planted in February, add 35-40 days.
Culture
• Peas are a hardy cool-season crop that can be grown in a variety of soil types
• Side dress plants with 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer and 1/2 cup bone meal per 10 row feet
• Climbing varieties should be trellised
• Most bush-type vines can be supported on a short trellis or allowed to grow as a mound
• Environmental stress, such as prolonged hot weather or lack of moisture, will reduce yields
• Extend your harvest through multiple sowings
Direct Sowing
• Peas may be sown as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring
• Cool temperatures lead to slow and erratic germination
• Sow peas in July for a fall crop
• In mild climates you can overwinter
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Pea aphid
• Insect control: Pyrethrin should be applied at seedling stage if leaf scalloping is observed
• Common diseases: Fusarium wilt (also called pea root rot), powdery and downy mildews, and pea enation mosaic virus (more common in Northwest and Northeast areas)
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation
Harvest & Storage
• For snap and shelling peas, start checking for maturity as soon as the pods begin to swell
• Harvest frequently to keep plants producing
• If left on the vine too long, the peas become starchy and the pods become tough
• Store at 36°F and 95% humidity
KEY TO PEA DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
AF | Ascochyta
DM | Downy Mildew
E | Enation Mosaic Virus
F* | Fusarium Wilt
PEMV | Pea Enation Mosaic Virus
PLR | Pea Leaf Roll Virus
PM | Powdery Mildew
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.
