Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea
Best choice for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, colorful, and highly productive harvests.
Experience the unique Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea, a vibrant variety that yields striking deep purple, edible pods. Its beauty extends to its pretty pink bi-colored flowers and showy, edible young tendrils. This heat-tolerant plant thrives in mid-July conditions, extending your harvest season. Growing over 6-7 feet tall, it's highly prolific, rewarding daily picking with continuous yields. While some enjoy its nutty flavor raw, cooking enhances its color and texture, making it a versatile addition to your garden and kitchen.
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Price vs Category Average
-68%
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Days to Maturity
70
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking ornamental beauty for edible landscapes
- Home cooks prioritizing fresh, sweet snacking varieties
- Sustainable growers interested in seed saving and high yields
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners lacking vertical support structures
- Farmers in regions with early, intense summer heat
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting to maintain color through cooking
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking purple pods and pink flowers create a stunning garden display.
Heat Tolerance
Robust performance in mid-July heat extends the typical pea harvest window.
Yield Consistency
Prolific production rewards daily harvesting with a steady supply of pods.
Vertical Space Requirement
Requires significant vertical support due to its vigorous six-foot growth habit.
Culinary Versatility
Edible tendrils and pods offer creative options for raw or cooked dishes.
Seed Saving Potential
Open-pollinated genetics allow gardeners to easily harvest seeds for future seasons.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
70 days
Botanical Name
Pisum sativum
Seed Sowing Depth
1 inch
Seed Spacing
1-2 inches
Germination Time
7-14 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
50-75ºF
Plant Height
Over 6-7 feet
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Produces deep purple, edible pods
- Features attractive pink bi-colored flowers
- Showy, edible young tendrils aid climbing
- Tolerates mid-July heat for extended harvest
- Highly prolific with daily picking
- Suitable for a second fall crop
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Annual plant type
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the reliability and exceptional quality of the Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea. Reviews frequently highlight the outstanding germination rates, making them incredibly easy to establish even for novice growers. The primary delight, however, is the flavor; consumers rave about the pods' superior sweetness and satisfying crunch. This variety delivers high yields of beautiful purple peas, confirming its status as a reliable, high quality garden staple that exceeds expectations for taste and visual appeal.
Know before you buy
These peas are vigorous climbers that reach 6 to 7 feet in height. You will definitely need a sturdy trellis, fence, or netting to support their growth and keep the pods off the ground.
No, these are not recommended for containers. Due to their significant height and climbing habit, they require a garden bed with ample vertical space for proper development.
The pods are ready to pick about 70 days after sowing. For the best flavor and texture, harvest them daily once the peas inside have filled out the pod, but before they become overly large or tough.
Yes, both the pink bi-colored flowers and the young, curly tendrils are edible. They make a beautiful, flavorful addition to salads or can be used as a unique garnish for cooked dishes.
Sugar Magnolia is specifically noted for its heat tolerance, which allows it to continue producing longer into the season than many other pea varieties. However, they still perform best in full sun and will benefit from consistent, moderate watering.
Yes, because this is an open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. Simply allow a few pods to fully mature and dry on the vine before collecting the seeds.
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