Pea – Mangetout Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod
A superb ‘Mangetout’ / Sugar Pea / Snow Pea with 4” long slightly curved fleshy pods on extremely hardy 3 foot vines which are high yielders and hold their colour well. Excellent flavour and ideal for lightly steaming or stir-fries. This pea variety is extremely disease resistant and high in Vitamins A, B and C. Crops in 68 Days.
Pea – Mangetout Snow Pea Oregon Sugar Pod
- Plant where peas have not been grown for 2 seasons, digging in well rotted organic matter.
- Sow from early Mar 2” deep in 6” wide rows 2 inches apart.
- The distance between the rows should equal the expected height of the variety.
- Avoid sowing during any cold or very wet periods
- Protect immediately from birds.
- Keep weed free.
- Provide support by 3 inches tall.
- Start picking the pods just as the peas inside start to form, early and regular picking will also improve the cropping and flavour of the peas.
