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Sugar Snap Pea

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon, Fabaceae

Zones
2a–10b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

False Indigo BushAmorpha fruticosa
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
BorageBorago officinalis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy VetchVicia villosa

Hairy vetch's aggressive climbing habit can overwhelm and smother sugar snap peas

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Sugar Snap Pea grow in?

Sugar Snap Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 10b.

Is Sugar Snap Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Sugar Snap Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Sugar Snap Pea?

Good companions for Sugar Snap Pea include False Indigo Bush, Borage.

Design guilds with Sugar Snap Pea and see companion relationships visually.

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