{"product_id":"oregon-sugar-pod-pea","title":"Oregon Sugar Pod Pea Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregon Sugar Pod Pea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly valued snow pea variety, known for its large, sweet, and crunchy pods, as well as its high productivity. The flat pods are excellent eaten raw as a garden snack, added fresh to salads, or lightly sautéed in stir-fries. The entire young plant is edible, including the tender shoots and tendrils, making it a dual-purpose crop, both culinary and decorative. It is an easy-to-grow and very rewarding variety that thrives in cool weather and continues to produce when harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow Oregon Sugar Pod Pea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis variety is suitable for zones 3 to 9. It grows best in cool weather and well-drained soil. It thrives in raised beds, vegetable gardens, or containers with vertical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnow peas have been used for generations in traditional and modern cuisine. The Oregon Sugar Pod variety was selected for its sweetness and large pod size. It has become a favorite of market gardeners and home gardeners alike thanks to its consistent production and reliable flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall harvest.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring; additional sowings in late summer.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost or direct sow as soon as soil thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Oregon Sugar Pod Pea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, spaced 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) apart, in rows 12 inches (30 cm) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist during germination and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick pods when well-developed but still flat and tender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install a trellis or netting for support; harvest frequently to prolong production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for harvesting seeds for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelecting ripe pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some pods to dry completely on the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods are dry and brown, harvest them and extract the peas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and storing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let seeds dry completely, then store them in an airtight container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dark place; seeds remain viable for 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644640977264,"sku":"MF-PEA-004","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISUY1N0pMbzgjMSM2MjE2NjBjYjRjOTkyM2RhZmIzNGIyMmI1MWM5YzRkMSM3MDAjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777332876","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/oregon-sugar-pod-pea","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}