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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 62–75 days
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Snap Pea (Learn more)
Native: Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24"–30" vines
Attributes: Powdery Mildew Resistant, Bean Leaf Roll Virus Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-80°F, and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not Recommended
Days to Emerge: 5 to 10 Days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Not Required
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile.
- HannahRated 5 out of 5 stars9/13/25MILES better than the competitor - almost 100% germination!
I bought this variety from a competing brand at Lowe's to try but had very poor germination, so I decided to get the same variety from Botanical Interests and grow it alongside the competing brand under the same conditions. Botanical Interests's germination rate was almost 100%! I planted them out, and even though I was extremely late in the season, I still got amazing results and production until the powdery mildew descended in late spring (zone 9b FL). I am about to order again for fall/winter of 2025-2026.
This was all the proof I needed, and now Botanical Interests is the main seed company I use for most of my garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Hannah,
What an incredible review! This is exactly the kind of real-world comparison that we love to hear about, and we're absolutely thrilled that our Sugar Daddy Snap Pea Seeds delivered such outstanding results for you!
That almost 100% germination rate compared to your previous experience really shows the difference that quality seed makes. We put so much care into our seed sourcing and testing, and it's amazing to hear that you could see such a clear difference when growing them side by side under the same conditions. Your late-season planting still producing amazingly until powdery mildew hit is just fantastic - that's exactly the kind of performance you should expect from Sugar Daddy peas!
We're so honored that this experience has made Botanical Interests your go-to seed company! That means absolutely everything to us. Your methodical approach to testing really demonstrates what dedicated gardeners like yourself deserve - seeds that perform consistently and reliably.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and helpful comparison. Other gardeners will really benefit from hearing about your experience, and we can't wait to help you with another successful fall/winter growing season!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Violet J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/12/25They grow so fast!
This is my first time growing sugar daddy snap pea plants from seed! It is so worth it. It took a little while for it to flower, but now it is producing so many snap peas!😃😃
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey Violet,
That's so exciting to hear about your first time growing Sugar Daddy snap peas from seed! There's something truly magical about watching those little seeds transform into productive plants!
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of growing your own snap peas from seed and then enjoying that sweet, crisp harvest. We're so glad you took the plunge into seed starting - you've clearly got the hang of it!
Thanks so much for sharing your growing success with us. Your enthusiasm is absolutely contagious!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michelle B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/31/255 Stars
Just getting flowers on them. Easy to grow.
- Beverly S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/29/255 Stars
I’ve been ordering from Botanical Interests for a while now, I’ve ordered a variety of seeds. I’ve never been disappointed. Ordering is easy, my seeds arrive quickly and well packaged. I’ve had a great germination rate with everything I’ve grown :-)
- Xavier Q.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1/5/255 Stars
Wish me luck… I live in Las Vegas, 9A.
In November I direct sowed a large packet of Sugar Snap Snap Peas in a 15 gallon pot! Just sprinkled them all over… so far, they’ve germinated well. I want to thin them out, but I think I’m going to let it ride just to see how they do. I heard peas do well in a crowd, so I’ll get to see first hand. In a few months I’ll update with more pictures to show the progress.