Ferry-Morse Pea Seeds - Melting Sugar

Melting Sugar Peas are a favorite in Chinese and Northern European food dishes. The young, tender pea pods are especially tasty when chopped and steamed with butter. This pea variety is high in vitamins A, B and C! These fresh peas are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals to nourish your body, making them a great addition to any well-rounded diet.

Growing Information

• Safe for bees
• Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Sun
• Days to Germination: 8-12 Days
• Days to Maturity: 72 Days
• Best Container Size: 18"+
• Growing Height: 12-60"
• Water Needs: Moist (2 in/week)

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Pisum sativum
• Flavor: Sweet and tender
• Preparation Ideas: Chop and steam with butter
• Plant Type: Vegetable
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 100-200
• Fill Weight: 38 gram
• Landscape Use: Edible Garden
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall

Instructions

• Sow Melting Sugar Pea seeds in full sun in spring and late summer. Peas will tolerate some frost and are very sensitive to heat. Plant 1 seed every 2". Do not thin. Plants perform best when supported by trellis. Support 2 rows at the same time by placing trellis between 2 rows and letting plants grow together. Harvest when pods are filled out to encourage production
• Planting Depth: 1.5"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Melting Sugar Pea seeds roughly 2" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 2.5' apart

Suggestions

When harvesting peas, do not jerk pods from vines since rough handling can cause plants to stop producing. It's best to snip clusters of pods from vines with scissors or pruners.