{"product_id":"oregon-sugar-pod-pea","title":"Oregon Sugar Pod Pea","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eThis beloved variety is everything you want in a snow pea—large, sweet, crisp, and highly productive. Oregon Sugar Pod produces broad, flat pods that are excellent eaten raw as a crunchy garden snack, tossed fresh into salads, or cooked lightly in stir-fries. The entire young plant is edible, including the tender leafy stems and tendrils, making it a dual-purpose crop for both food and visual appeal. This is a low-maintenance and rewarding variety that thrives in cool weather and will keep producing if harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"963\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Oregon Sugar Pod Pea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eWell-suited to Zones 3–9, Oregon Sugar Pod thrives in cool weather and well-drained soil. It grows well in raised beds, garden plots, or containers with vertical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eSnow peas have been a staple in both traditional and modern cuisine for generations. The Oregon Sugar Pod variety was bred for sweetness and large pod size, and has been a favourite among market growers and home gardeners alike for decades due to its consistent yield and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall crop.\u003cbr data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring; repeat in late summer.\u003cbr data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or sow directly once the soil thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1803\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2188\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1853\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Oregon Sugar Pod Pea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 2.5cm (1in) deep, 5–8cm (2–3in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick pods when full-sized but still flat and tender.\u003cbr data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2107\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a trellis or netting for support; harvest often to prolong productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2190\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003eSelect Mature Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some pods on the vine to dry completely.\u003cbr data-end=\"2304\" data-start=\"2301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2322\" data-start=\"2304\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods are dry and brown, remove and shell the peas.\u003cbr data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2381\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow seeds to dry fully and store in a sealed container.\u003cbr data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dark place; viable for 3–4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2601\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2549\" data-start=\"2546\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2601\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811187831026,"sku":"MF-PEA-004","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Oregon_Sugar_Pod_Pea.jpg?v=1772481899","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/oregon-sugar-pod-pea","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}