Pisum, Pea (Pole), Sugar Magnolia Snap Pea ~ 50 seeds
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Temporarily Out of Stock- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Pisum sativum
Beautiful, unusual snap pea, with good, sweet flavor
Oregon farmer and free thinker Alan Kapuler, aka Mushroom, has been growing, saving, and breeding new open-pollinated plants through Peace Seeds for decades. His varieties, like the twisting, outstretched hyper-tendrils of this purple sugar snap pea, have become intertwined with multiple generations of his family tree: his children are also seeds people. Combined with the delicious and abundant shoots and tendrils, which are also edible, these snappy purple pods are everything you need for a salad or sauté.
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Details
Oregon farmer and free thinker Alan Kapuler, aka Mushroom, has been growing, saving, and breeding new open-pollinated plants through Peace Seeds for decades. His varieties, like the twisting, outstretched hyper-tendrils of this purple sugar snap pea, have become intertwined with multiple generations of his family tree: his children are also seeds people. Combined with the delicious and abundant shoots and tendrils, which are also edible, these snappy purple pods are everything you need for a salad or sauté.
This variety is suitable for growing as a microgreen.
Growing Instructions
Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked until last frost date. Peas thrive in cool weather, so do not delay planting them. Trellis for best yields and healthiest plants. Frequent and steady harvests of the plump, deep purple pods will help plants to continue to produce.
Quick Facts
Days to Germination: 7-10 days
Days to Maturity: 70 days
Planting Depth: 1"
Spacing in Row: 3"
Spacing Between Rows: 18"
Height at Maturity: 60"
Width at Maturity: 10"
Sun Preference:Full Sun
About the Artist
Artwork by Heather Renaux. Heather interviewed Alan Kapuler before crafting this acrylic-on-board custom family tree, which weaves together the story of this variety with that of his own family. Each branch carries elements that are significant to his work and life.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Pea |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 49" - 60" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Spacing in Row | 3" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |