Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Pea
Variety Name: Sugar Ann
Genus: Pisum
Species: sativum
Year: 1984
Common Name: Snap pea
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Gallatin Valley Seed/Rogers NK
Close Market Comparison: Sugar Snap
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Cold season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 18 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green
Fruit Size: 2.5-3 inches
Fruit Flavor Description: Exceptionally sweet and crisp edible pods
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 30-36 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 55
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Not recommended
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Resistant to Powdery Mildew and tolerance to Pea Wilt
HOW TO GROW
Direct sow 3/4-1 inch deep, space seeds 1-1.5 inches apart, do not thin.