Sugar Ann Pea
Best compact snap pea for space-conscious home gardeners.
Sugar Ann is an exceptional early-maturing snap pea, celebrated for its compact, non-climbing dwarf vines that simplify gardening. This All-America Selections Winner yields an abundance of 2 ½ inch pods bursting with a uniquely sweet, effervescent flavor, perfect for fresh enjoyment. As a cool-season annual, it actively enriches your soil by fixing nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops. For optimal growth and continuous harvest, plant in spring or fall and enjoy its delicious, nutritious pods packed with Vitamin C and niacin.
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Days to Maturity
55
/ days
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners eager for the earliest possible spring harvest
- Urban growers with limited space or container gardens
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing flavor and crisp texture
Who should skip it
- Gardeners seeking a long, continuous harvest from a single planting
- Busy individuals unable to commit to daily garden maintenance
- Vertical gardeners looking to maximize height in small plots
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Uniquely sweet and effervescent pods set the standard for fresh snacking.
Growth Habit
Compact dwarf vines eliminate the need for complex trellising systems.
Time to Harvest
Early-maturing variety delivers a quick turnaround for impatient spring gardeners.
Soil Enrichment
Active nitrogen fixation naturally improves garden beds for future crop cycles.
Planting Versatility
Reliable performance in both spring and fall planting windows.
Seed Viability
Standard germination rates ensure consistent results for home vegetable patches.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
55 days
Seed Depth
1–1 ½ inches
Seed Spacing
1 inch
Row Spacing
18–24 inches
Seeds per Ounce
approximately 90–165
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
2 years
Ideal Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Features
- Dwarf vines require minimal support.
- Produces sweet, 2 ½ inch snap pods.
- Awarded All-America Selections Winner.
- Suitable for spring and fall planting.
- Open Pollinated for seed saving.
- Excellent taste, a favorite for flavor.
- Improves soil health through nitrogen fixation.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Sugar Ann Pea for its exceptional ease of use and high quality yield. Gardeners appreciate that this variety is highly reliable and requires minimal effort, often thriving without staking. The primary delight, however, is the flavor; reviews frequently highlight the intense sweetness and crisp texture, making them a favorite for fresh eating. This combination of simple cultivation and superior taste establishes the Sugar Ann as a top performing garden staple, offering excellent value for home growers seeking dependable results.
Know before you buy
No, these are dwarf vines that grow compactly. While they don't strictly require a trellis, providing a small stake or low support can help keep the pods off the ground and make harvesting easier.
Yes, Sugar Ann is a cool-season annual that thrives in both spring and fall. For the best results, plant them when soil temperatures are cool and avoid the peak heat of mid-summer.
You can expect to start harvesting your peas approximately 55 days after planting. This early-maturing variety is known for its quick turnaround in the garden.
Yes, because Sugar Ann is an open-pollinated variety, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. Ensure the pods are fully mature and dry before collecting the seeds.
Sugar Ann peas are nitrogen-fixers, meaning they work with soil bacteria to pull nitrogen from the air and store it in their roots. When the plants are finished, tilling them back into the soil can help enrich the area for your next crop.
These peas perform best in full to partial sun with a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Ensure the soil is well-draining and provide moderate, consistent watering throughout the growing season.
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