Sugar Snap Pea

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Sugar Snap pea is a popular snap pea variety that produces plump, round pods typically 2-3 inches long, with thick, crisp, juicy walls and small, tender peas inside—pods are comple tely edible when harvested young, remaining sweet and succulent even as peas begin to fill out. The flavor is outstanding—intensely sweet, fresh, and mildly nutty with a satisfying crunch that's often described as one of the best-tasting peas available, far superior to traditional snow peas or shelling types for raw or quick-cooked eating. These peas are perfect eaten straight off the vine as a snack, added raw to salads and stir-fries, steamed or sautéed briefly as a bright green side, used in Asian-inspired dishes like fried rice or vegetable medleys, or pickled for tangy treats—their sweetness and crunch make them a favorite for fresh use. This variety is a reliable choice for Utah because it's cold-hardy and early-maturing, allowing direct sowing or transplanting in our cool spring and fall seasons with good frost tolerance, it performs consistently in full sun and well-drained soil despite variable weather, and it's frequently recommended by USU Extension as a productive snap pea suited to northern Utah home gardens for extended harvests through the shorter cool periods. 12 seeds per packet. Show more