Growing Sugar Snap Peas

If you start before the last frost:

Get yourself some Sugar Snap Pea seeds (I like Super Snap II), soil and Jiffy pots. Plant according to directions (1 seed per pot) and keep soil moist, but not wet. Watch peas pop up in a few days and start taking over the house.

Harden off the peas (get them used to being outside) by setting them outside for an hour each day for a couple days and gradually increasing the hours outside over a couple weeks.

Transplant outside after the last frost, taking care to water well for the first week.

If you can wait til after the last frost:

Plant your seed right into the ground according to package directions. Keep moist but not soaked. Don't let the soil get dry.

Note that peas do not need nitrogen and will burn if fertilized with anything containing much...don't even mulch. That goes for organic fertilizers, grass, hay, etc.

Build a trellis as I posted about here for your peas.

Peas are ready to pick when they peas inside are plump. Don't let them go too long or they will turn starchy and taste poorly. Harvest regularly to keep the plants producing. Simple pinch off the stem/vine above the pea, or you can use scissors or pruning shears.

Peas can be frozen by blanching for 2 minutes, patting dry then placing in freezer bags.

Enjoy!