West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Dwarf Grey Sugar)
West Coast Seeds (Dwarf Grey Sugar)
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Dwarf Grey Sugar is our earliest maturing snow pea, growing on prolific, bushy vines up to 1.5m (5') tall that can benefit from staking. Very attractive bi-colour pink and purple flowers are followed by clusters of flat, slightly curved pods. The light green pods average 6-8cm (2.5-3"), appearing at the tops of the plants for easy picking. This old heirloom variety has been in production since before 1773. First sold commercially in 1892 by D.M Ferry and Company. This is one of the best choices for growing pea shoots.
| Latin Name |
Pisum sativum |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Sprouting | 7-14 days |
| Matures | 58 days |
| Starting |
Soaking seeds is not advised for damp soils. Sow seed 2cm (1″) deep. After April 15th, sow seed 5cm (2″) deep. Space seeds 2-7cm (1-3″) apart in the row. Do not thin. If the seeds fail to sprout, try to dig some up and check for rot or insect damage. The challenge with untreated pea seeds is to give them an early start but to avoid rot. |
| Growing |
Use well-drained soil amended with finished compost. Add 2 cups of rock phosphate or bonemeal for 3m (10′) of row. Plant most varieties along a trellis or fence for support as they climb. Dwarf varieties do not need a trellis, but may benefit from the support of some twigs poked into the soil in the row. |
Sweet, tasty pods
Attractive pink and purple flowers
Heirloom
