Sow and Grow Sugar Snap Peas

Sow and Grow Sugar Snap Peas

My sow and grow tips for sugar snaps are the same as my tips for peas. Sugar Snaps prefer soil temperature between 45° and 75°F for germination. The best time to sow peas is about 1 1/2 months before your average last frost date or 3 months before your average first frost date. Outdoor Sowing […]

Snap Pea Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Snap Peas

While yesterday’s topic was seed ideas for shelling peas, it’s time to think about what kind of snap peas you want to grow. Often you will see snap peas called sugar snaps. You know sugar snap peas are going to have sweet pods and peas if they have sugar in their name! Top Ten List: […]

Recipes

Spring Salads

As the season unfolds, I include different veggies in my salad.  In the spring, I like to include: 1) different types of lettuce, 2) sliced sugar snaps, snow peas, scallions / pearl onions,  3) shredded radish and kohlrabi and 4) tomatoes and cucumbers (when available).  Depending on my mood or what is available, I might add […]