{"product_id":"sugar-snap-pea","title":"Sugar Snap Pea","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Snap Pea Seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Snap Peas are a favourite cool-season vegetable, producing crisp, juicy pods that are eaten whole. Unlike shelling peas, both the pod and the sweet peas inside are enjoyed, making them perfect for fresh snacking, salads and stir-fries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are vigorous climbers that typically grow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2–1.8 metres tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and perform best when supported by a trellis, fence or pea netting. They produce an abundance of thick, crunchy pods with exceptional sweetness when harvested young and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePods are typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 cm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are best picked while plump, bright green and crisp for the sweetest flavour and longest production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 What You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA healthy live Sugar Snap Pea seedling at the transplant stage, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–20 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the root system. Plant into well-drained, organic-rich soil and keep evenly moist without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive seedling, ready to transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeedling Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8–20 cm including root system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🥗 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeedling to Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8–10 weeks, depending on weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🫛 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePod Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 7–10 cm crisp green pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📐 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cm between plants, 20 cm between rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun in well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrellis or pea netting recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Growing Journey: Seedling to Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant seedlings in a sunny position during the cooler months. Sugar Snap Peas thrive in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Water regularly, particularly during flowering and pod development, and apply mulch to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants quickly produce white flowers followed by crisp, edible pods. Harvest regularly while the pods are young, full and tender to encourage continued flowering and heavy cropping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Success Checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun during autumn, winter and spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove soil with compost before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil consistently moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a sturdy trellis or pea netting before plants begin climbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest pods regularly while they are crisp and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccession plant every 3–4 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🫛 Pods, Flavour \u0026amp; Kitchen Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Snap Peas produce thick, crunchy pods with a delicious sweet flavour. Both the pod and the peas inside are edible, making them one of the easiest peas to enjoy fresh from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh snacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunchboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable platters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly sautéing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Plant Habit \u0026amp; Melbourne Growing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Snap Peas grow exceptionally well throughout Melbourne's cooler months, from autumn through spring. They tolerate light frosts and produce their sweetest pods during cool weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs vigorous climbers, they perform best when grown on a trellis, fence or pea netting. Vertical growing improves airflow, keeps pods clean and makes harvesting much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐛 Pest \u0026amp; Care Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep an eye out for aphids, slugs and snails, particularly while plants are establishing. Good airflow and consistent watering help minimise fungal diseases. Remove spent plants after harvest and rotate crops each season for healthier soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs legumes, Sugar Snap Peas naturally fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting future vegetable crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQPS Grower's Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick Sugar Snap Peas every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once pods begin filling. The more often you harvest, the more flowers and pods the plants will produce. For an extended harvest, plant a new batch every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout the cool growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43781532090427,"sku":null,"price":1.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/8526\/9563\/files\/sugarsnap_e01d0637-e435-4d52-a03e-e3cb52573441.jpg?v=1783912214","url":"https:\/\/www.qpseedlings.com.au\/products\/sugar-snap-pea","provider":"Quality Plants \u0026 Seedlings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}