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Taking care of Sugar Daddy Peas – How are Sugar Daddy Peas grown?

With a name like Sugar Daddy Instant Peas, they better be sweet. And Sugar Daddy Pea growers say they won’t let you down. If you’re ready for a real Instant Pea without the cord, Sugar Daddy Pea plants may be just what you need for your garden. Read on for information on growing Sugar Daddy peas.

About Sugar Daddy pea plants

Sugar Daddy’s peas have many assets. They are fast and furious growing vine peas. In just two months, the plants are full of pods tightly packed at each node.

Before growing Sugar Daddy peas, you’ll want to know what kind of garden you’re in. The plants grow to a height of 24 cm (61 cm) and each tender, curved pod is about 3 cm (8 cm) long.

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are deliciously sweet when mixed in salads or cooked in stir-fries. Some say it is best to chew them directly from the pea plants. Sugar Daddy peas are a cold-season resistant crop. They are not demanding in terms of maintenance and, because they are shrub-like vines, they can be grown with or without a small trellis.

Growing sugar daddy peas

If you want to start growing Sugar Daddy peas, sow the seeds directly in the spring as soon as you can work the soil for a summer crop. You can also sow Sugar Daddy Pea seeds in July (or about 60 days before the first frost) for a fall crop.

To start growing Sugar Daddy peas, plant the seeds in a sunny spot on fertile soil. Work with an organic fertilizer before planting.

Plant the seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm and at a distance of 8 cm. Space the rows two feet apart. If you wish to place supports, do so at planting time.

Birds love Sugar Daddy peas as much as you do, so use nets or floating blankets if you don’t want to share.

Water the plants regularly, but be careful not to water the leaves. Thoroughly weed the pea bed to give your Sugar Daddy Pea plants the best chance to thrive. Harvest your crop when the peas fill the pods, about 60 to 65 days after planting.

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