🌱 Peas
🍴 Overview
Crop: Peas (Shelling, Snap, Snow)
Common Varieties in OK: ‘Sugar Snap’, ‘Oregon Sugar Pod II’, ‘Little Marvel’, ‘Wando’
Planting Season: Late February to mid-March in Tulsa area (early spring); fall crop possible in early September
Days to Maturity: 55–70 days
🎨 Trait Legend
🟩 Cool-season – Thrives in cool temps, bolts in heat
🌱 Fruiting crop – Harvested for pods or seeds
☀️ Full sun – 6+ hours daily preferred
🌱 Replant OK – Early spring and fall
📏 Spacing & Soil
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Plant Spacing: 2–4 inches
Soil Needs: Loose, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–6.8
Fertilizer: Minimal — peas fix nitrogen; compost is usually enough
🌱 Cultivars We Recommend
‘Sugar Snap’ 🟩
Edible pods, sweet crunch. Needs trellising.
‘Oregon Sugar Pod II’ 🟩
Flat snow peas. Early, productive, and compact.
‘Little Marvel’ 🟩
Classic shelling pea. Compact and cold-tolerant.
‘Wando’ 🟩
Handles heat better than most — good for Oklahoma swings.
🧠 Tips
Direct sow as early as ground can be worked
Use a trellis or fencing for most varieties
Harvest every 1–2 days to keep production going
Roots improve soil nitrogen — follow with heavy feeders like corn or squash
Water at base — wet foliage encourages mildew