SNAP PEA MIX – UNIQUE BLEND OF CRISPY SNAP PEAS (CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

An original blend born from a happy accident: three varieties of snap peas crossed to create an exclusive mix that is sweet, crisp, and full of surprises.

Description

This limited blend combines Sugar Ann, Sugar Ann II, and a purple-podded variety. The plants crossed naturally, resulting in a diversity of colors, shapes, and flavors. The pods are tender, sweet, and perfect for fresh picking, stir-fries, or garden snacks.

Ideal for gardeners who love variety, biodiversity, and continuous harvests in cool seasons.

Where to Grow Snap Pea Mix

Suited for zones 3 to 9, this blend prefers cool climates, a full sun to light partial shade location, and rich, well-drained soil. Perfect for garden beds, trellises, vertical gardens, and containers.

History & Traditional Uses

Snap peas are a relatively recent creation, resulting from a cross between shelling peas and snow peas. Their sweetness and crunchy texture have made them a modern garden staple, enjoyed both raw and cooked.

Information for the Canadian Climate

• Zones 8-9: Direct sow from early spring to early summer.
• Zones 5-7: Sow as soon as the soil is workable; repeat sowings to extend the harvest.
• Zones 3-4: Start early indoors; mulch to retain warmth.

How to Grow and Harvest Snap Pea Mix

• Sowing: 2.5 cm deep, 5 cm spacing.
• Watering: Keep soil uniformly moist, especially during flowering.
• Harvesting: Pick when pods are plump but still tender.
• Maintenance: Provide support for climbing varieties; succession sow for a continuous harvest.

Tips for Storing Your Seeds

• Allow some pods to mature completely and dry on the plant.
• Harvest when pods are brown and seeds "rattle" inside.
• Shell, dry completely, and store in a cool, dry place.
• Seeds viable for 3 to 5 years.

Organic Certification

Certified organic by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)