Pea Snap Sugar Bon is a compact snap pea variety grown for its sweet edible pods, reliable garden performance, and convenient dwarf habit. Plants grow to around 50 cm tall, making them a practical choice for smaller garden beds, raised beds, and productive home vegetable patches. The pods are typically 7–8 cm long and are ideal for fresh eating, light cooking, and everyday kitchen use. This variety is also valued for its resistance to powdery mildew and is widely regarded as one of the most popular snap peas.
Features
- Botanical name: Pisum sativum
- Variety: Pea Snap Sugar Bon
- Dwarf snap pea variety
- Plants grow approximately 50 cm tall
- Pods around 7–8 cm long
- Sweet edible pods
- Powdery mildew resistant
- Popular snap pea variety
- Product code: PEASSB
- Not for sale in Tasmania
Why You Should Buy
Sugar Bon is a great option for growers wanting a productive snap pea that stays compact and easy to manage. Its shorter plant height makes it easier to grow in smaller spaces, while the crisp pods are perfect for lunchboxes, stir-fries, salads, and fresh picking straight from the vine. The powdery mildew resistance is another strong advantage for gardeners wanting a more dependable crop.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Late summer to autumn, with spring sowing also suitable in cooler climates.
Direct sow seeds about 20 mm deep into moist, well-drained soil in a full sun position. Space plants around 10 cm apart with rows about 50 cm apart. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and active growth. Germination usually takes around 7–21 days under suitable conditions, and maturity is generally around 60–80 days.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
Sugar Bon is ideal for gardeners who want a neat, productive snap pea with good eating quality and easy harvesting. Its manageable height makes it well suited to compact growing areas, while the pods are excellent for salads, stir-fries, steaming, and snacking straight from the garden.
Product Notes
This seed line may contain a small percentage of off-type plants caused by genetic segregation. These off-types are typically later maturing and more vigorous than true Sugar Bon plants.
FAQs
What type of pea is Sugar Bon?
It is a dwarf snap pea grown for its sweet edible pods.
How tall do the plants grow?
Plants grow to approximately 50 cm tall.
How long are the pods?
Pods are usually around 7–8 cm long.
Is Sugar Bon resistant to powdery mildew?
Yes, this variety is noted for powdery mildew resistance.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow in late summer to autumn, with spring sowing also suitable in cooler climates.
Is this variety available in Tasmania?
No, this product is marked not for sale in Tasmania.
