Pea – Oregon sugar pod II

Developed in Oregon in the 1980s, Oregon Sugar Pod II is known not only for its very sweet fruit, but also for its resistance to diseases including pea mosaic virus. Sow in the spring for a summer harvest and in late July for a fall harvest. Dwarf plant of about 70 cm in height, the fruits are ready to be harvested when they measure 10 cm.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 2.5 cm

optimal temperatures of germination: 5 to 20ºC

time for germination: 7 to 14 days

When to sow:

direct sowing when the soil can be worked in spring and then again at the end of July for a fall harvest

Sowing technique: in line

draw a line in the soil (in a pot or in the ground), then sow the seeds in it

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 5 cm

between rows: 45 cm

Height of the plants: 70 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun or light shade

Days to harvest (from sowing): 60 to 65 days

Specificities:

peas can be sown tightly, as they tolerate being crowded;

can be sown successively, but since peas prefer cooler climates (germination rate decreases with heat), they are usually sown in the spring until mid/late May for a summer harvest, and then towards the end of July/early August for a fall harvest

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±125

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            25 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer