This is the most popular dwarf sugar snap pea for both professional farmers and home gardeners alike. Powdery mildew resistance makes it a good variety for all time slots. Its sweet, crunchy pods make them difficult to resist; great garden snackage.
When to Plant
Zone 1: March - May + October - December
Zone 2: March - June + September - November
Zone 3: April - September
Zone 4: April - May
Soil Prepare your soil with chicken manure prior to planting and ensure you soil is well draining. Will also benefit through an application of lime as part of the preparation. Allow the ingredients to settle for a week before planting.
Soil pH Level 6.5-7.5
Position Full sun, up against a fence so allow you to trellis and use your space wisely. Plant where you have previously grown or are intending on growing tomatoes, eggplants or capsicum.
How to Plant Sow directly to your patch at a depth 2-3 times the diameter of the seed. It is easiest if you use a chop stick or pencil to form holes 2-3cm deep and then place two to three seeds in each hole, cover over, pat down and water in.
Spacing 5-10cms
Depth 2-3cm
Companion Plants Beetroot, potato
Approximate no. of seeds 10-15
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is a business dedicated to helping people grow food and we believe it is something that everyone can do, regardless of your skill-set or space at your disposal. So no matter whether you live in an inner city apartment or a block of land in the sprawling suburbs, LVPC will have you growing your own produce in no time.