Organic Pea - Sugarsnap *NEW* Pea Seeds
Organic Pea - Sugarsnap *NEW* Pea Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Organic Pea - Sugarsnap *NEW*

£3.00

Pisum sativum ~ approx. 40 seeds

The original Sugar Snap pea.  Named for its flavour and the satisfying sound when you snap a crispy pod in half. Perfect for snacking on. If they make it out of the garden, pop them in a lunchbox or mix into a fresh salad, they are truly delicious. 

Growing well over a long season in both hot and cold weather, Sugar Snap germinates well in cold, wet soil, and the vigorous plants will grow up to 180cm.

 'Sugar Snap' pea was introduced in 1979 by Dr. Calvin Lamborn with help from his colleague, Dr. M.C. Parker. The resulting pea became practically an overnight success, and it stands as one of the most impressive feats of plant breeding of the past century. 

 

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Growing Info

Sowing: We sow peas in modules in March for transplanting outdoors in mid to late April, giving young plants some protection from wind in exposed spots. Alternatively, sow directly into the soil from April to May. June is also a good time for sowing a late summer or autumn harvest.

Spacing: 15cm

Harvest: Jun-Sep

Tips: Try hanging old CD's on a string from the pea supports to keep the birds off, most genres tested seem to be effective.

Germination 92% Aug 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

What our customers say

Your seeds are just great! Always excellent germination rates. This is the second year we have had your Robinson peas which are really lovely and grow so well.

Lisa, Bridge of Allan

I thought you should know that your seeds have been wonderful. In an otherwise rubbish growing season, everything I bought from you has thrived. I’ve been eating purple mangetout and Carter’s Polish beans for weeks now and they’re still going strong.

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I want to thank you for my Garden of Abundance. I’m a new gardener to Scotland and your seeds have given me such joy. I can hardly keep up with eating the rocket and I’ve planted my 2nd set of lettuce already.

Gay, Moray

My Black Isle broad beans are germinating after four days. How is that possible? ! Fab seed!

Janey, Highlands

I wanted to pass on the great success all of the seeds I bought from you have been.
Greatest success was ripe tomatoes (Scotland Yellow) on 7th of July - in Orkney!! Over two weeks later and none of my other varieties are even close to ripe.

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