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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Western Asia, Europe, and North Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
- Bean Leaf Roll Virus Resistant
- Powdery Mildew Resistant
About Sugar Daddy Snap Pea Seeds
Pisum sativum
Sugar Daddy' peas were bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn, the innovative research director that developed the first edible-podded snap pea, 'Sugar Snap'. However, 'Sugar Daddy' has some big improvements—stringless pods, shorter vines, and improved disease resistance. Slender, 3" pods have a deep green color adding to their appeal. The short plants reach only 24"-30" tall and don't need support; a short fence or trellis will make it easier to find and harvest the crunchy peas, though. Pods can be served fresh by themselves or with dip, or added to give crunch to salads. Add to stir-fries and soups or steam for a delicious vegetable. Resistant to powdery mildew and tolerant to bean leaf roll virus.
Planting Pea
Plant Spacing
2"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 18" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2" |
| Thinning | Not Required |
| Germination | 5 to 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not Recommended |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°-80°F, and again 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date. In mild climates, sow in fall or winter for winter harvest. Best grown in temperatures less than 85°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Snap peas should be harvested when peas are plump; pick regularly to increase yield. Use scissors to harvest or hold vine with one hand and pick the pods with the other; vines are fragile. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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26 reviews
- AlyssaRated 2 out of 5 stars5/7/26Sad, sick peas
I am SO sad. We’ve used the Sugar Daddy Snap Peas for a few years now. We usually get abundant peas, and it’s our family’s favorite veggie all summer. But this year the peas look SO SICKLY and pitiful. I also used to have almost a 100% germination rate, and only about half germinated this year. Nothing else has changed. Such a disappointment.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Alyssa,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Olivia S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/2/26Beautiful vines
This has been the first year that I’ve had beautiful vines growing for my peas. They just started producing yesterday, I seeded them about 2 months ago.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Olivia,
We love to hear this is your first year with beautiful pea vines and that our Sugar Daddy Snap Pea Seeds are giving you such gorgeous growth! Sugar Daddy peas are such fantastic producers once they get going, and you're going to love how sweet and tender they are straight off the vine. There's nothing quite like snacking on fresh snap peas right from your own garden! Keep on growing 🌻️
- HannahRated 5 out of 5 stars9/13/25MILES better than the competitor - almost 100% germination!
I bought this variety from a competing brand at Lowe's to try but had very poor germination, so I decided to get the same variety from Botanical Interests and grow it alongside the competing brand under the same conditions. Botanical Interests's germination rate was almost 100%! I planted them out, and even though I was extremely late in the season, I still got amazing results and production until the powdery mildew descended in late spring (zone 9b FL). I am about to order again for fall/winter of 2025-2026.
This was all the proof I needed, and now Botanical Interests is the main seed company I use for most of my garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Hannah,
What an incredible review! This is exactly the kind of real-world comparison that we love to hear about, and we're absolutely thrilled that our Sugar Daddy Snap Pea Seeds delivered such outstanding results for you!
That almost 100% germination rate compared to your previous experience really shows the difference that quality seed makes. We put so much care into our seed sourcing and testing, and it's amazing to hear that you could see such a clear difference when growing them side by side under the same conditions. Your late-season planting still producing amazingly until powdery mildew hit is just fantastic - that's exactly the kind of performance you should expect from Sugar Daddy peas!
We're so honored that this experience has made Botanical Interests your go-to seed company! That means absolutely everything to us. Your methodical approach to testing really demonstrates what dedicated gardeners like yourself deserve - seeds that perform consistently and reliably.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and helpful comparison. Other gardeners will really benefit from hearing about your experience, and we can't wait to help you with another successful fall/winter growing season!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Violet J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars9/12/25They grow so fast!
This is my first time growing sugar daddy snap pea plants from seed! It is so worth it. It took a little while for it to flower, but now it is producing so many snap peas!😃😃
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey Violet,
That's so exciting to hear about your first time growing Sugar Daddy snap peas from seed! There's something truly magical about watching those little seeds transform into productive plants!
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of growing your own snap peas from seed and then enjoying that sweet, crisp harvest. We're so glad you took the plunge into seed starting - you've clearly got the hang of it!
Thanks so much for sharing your growing success with us. Your enthusiasm is absolutely contagious!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michelle B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/31/255 Stars
Just getting flowers on them. Easy to grow.