Pea Varieties

Sugar Snap

This variety of snap pea is called Sugar Snap.   I learned something new today – this variety was the first edible podded pea and was bred by Dr. Calvin Lamborn. Best Features: 1) Sugar Snap is very tasty whether it is eaten fresh or cooked. 2)  The blooms are white. 3)  You can space the […]

Pea Varieties

Purple Podded Snow Pea

This is the first year that I am growing the Purple Podded Snow Pea from the Hart Seed Company.  I found this seed packet at a local nursery. This snow pea is a Dutch variety that is also known as Blauwschokkers.  This variety can climb up to 6 feet tall.  This vining plant produces very pretty purple, pink […]