Peas Oregon Sugar Pod II Seeds: Sweet, Crisp, and Disease-Resistant
Peas Oregon Sugar Pod II is a beloved sugar snap pea variety known for its sweet flavour, crisp texture, and disease resistance. This easy-to-grow variety produces an abundance of bright green pods, typically around 7 cm long, that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. The vines grow to a manageable height of 60-75 cm, and using a trellis makes harvesting even easier. With resistance to Fusarium Wilt, Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, and Pea Streak, Oregon Sugar Pod II is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a tasty, resilient crop.
Why Grow Peas Oregon Sugar Pod II?
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🌿 Sweet, Crisp Pods: The tender, juicy pods offer a slight crunch and a delightful sweet flavour, perfect for fresh snacking or adding to cooked dishes.
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🌱 Disease-Resistant: Oregon Sugar Pod II is resistant to common diseases like Fusarium Wilt, Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, and Pea Streak, ensuring a healthy, productive harvest.
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🍽 Early Maturity: This variety matures in as little as 60 days, providing a quick and abundant crop for home gardeners and commercial growers.
Optimal Growing Conditions:
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Sowing Time: Can be sown year-round, making it a flexible addition to your garden.
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Sow Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 10 mm to ensure strong root development.
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Spacing: Space plants 5 cm apart in rows spaced 60 cm apart to allow for healthy growth and easy access during harvest.
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Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days, providing a fast start to your pea crop.
Garden Uses and Culinary Ideas:
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Fresh Snacking: Harvest young pods and enjoy them raw for a sweet, crisp snack straight from the garden.
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Stir-Fries and Salads: Add the pods to stir-fries, salads, or lightly steam them to preserve their sweetness and crunch.
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Early Harvest: With its early maturity, Oregon Sugar Pod II provides fresh peas early in the growing season, perfect for home use or market sales.
Care Tips:
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Trellising: As the vines grow 60-75 cm tall, using a trellis can help support the plants and make harvesting easier.
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Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but ensure it is well-drained. Peas prefer not to sit in waterlogged soil.
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Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer to support healthy growth, especially in poor soils.
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Harvesting: Pods are best harvested when young and tender, typically around 60 days after sowing. Regular harvesting encourages continued pod production.
Grow Sweet, Crisp Peas with Oregon Sugar Pod II:
Peas Oregon Sugar Pod II is a top choice for gardeners who want a reliable, disease-resistant variety that produces sweet, crisp pods. With its early maturity and easy growing habit, this variety is perfect for fresh snacking, cooking, and adding to a wide range of dishes.
Ready to grow your own delicious sugar snap peas? Plant Oregon Sugar Pod II seeds today and enjoy a bountiful harvest in just 60-120 days!
Plant Information
Plant Type: Vegetable
Scientific Name: Pisum sativum senu lato
Growing Information
General Sowing Time: Year Round
Position: Sun
Sow Depth: 10 mm
Spacing: 5 x 60 cm
Germination: 7-14 days
Days to Harvest: 60 - 120 days
Temperature: 15 - 20° C
Vines Grow 60cm to 75cm - Trellis for easy harvest
Seed Quantity
25g raw seed: Approx 125 seeds
200g raw seed: Approx 1 000 seeds
1kg raw seed: Approx 5 000 seeds
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