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'Dwarf Grey Sugar' Peas |
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Snow
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Heirloom snowpea. 28-inch vines bear 2 1/2-inch pods. Harvest for greens in 32 days and blossoms in 39 days, used for garnishes and in salad mixes. Also known as 'Dwarf Gray Sugar', 'Dwarf Grey Sugar Pod' and 'Dwarf Gray Sugar Pod'.
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57-60
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| Seed Sources: |
Seed Savers Exchange - updated in 2014
BBBseed - updated in 2011
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Overall: (3.5 Stars)
Taste: (3.3 Stars)
Yield: (3.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.8 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 12
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/16/2012 by
Roger1963
- An experienced gardener
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Schuyler, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Another pea that the heat just withered for me. I did get a few with medium flavor and nice blossoms. |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2012 by
Chautauqua CCE
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Chautauqua, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Wonderfully surprised by the beautiful blooms on this heirloom variety. Will definitely grow next year not just because they taste good but for the beauty they add to the garden. High yields early when it was cooler. They actually reseeded themselves and we had new plants growing in the bed in September. |
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Reviewed on 10/24/2012 by
Roots & Wisdom
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Schenectady, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Great taste and yield |
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Reviewed on 10/22/2012 by
nmeohen1
- An experienced gardener
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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Alot of work (trellis) for low yield. |
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Reviewed on 10/19/2012 by
CCE Seneca County
- An intermediate gardener
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Seneca, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This pea grew amazingly well...hugh, tall, bushy plants with really pretty pinkish purple flowers. Taste was not the best, but produced well. |
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Reviewed on 10/14/2012 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| The vines grew close to five feet tall. The purple/pink flowers drew visitors to the vines. The flavor seemed to diminish as the pods matured. |
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Reviewed on 09/25/2012 by
Debbie L
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very pretty plant with pretty purple flowers. Pea pods were very tough. |
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Reviewed on 09/13/2012 by
Wayne County CCE
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| You must pick this one as soon as it matures or it gets stringy. Flavor was not my favorite. It grew well and yield was good. |
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Reviewed on 09/13/2012 by
LouLou
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| You must pick this one as soon as it matures or it gets stringy. Flavor was not my favorite. It grew well and yield was good. |
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Reviewed on 02/10/2009 by
maricas
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British Columbia, Canada
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I've been growing these from saved seed for 20 years in a variety of northern BC gardens, including community gardens. Lovely 2-tone purple blossoms. Some susceptibility to fusarium wilt depending on soil history. Usual vine height 3', but up to 4' in good conditions. Heavy producer, but window for good salad/stirfry peas is very small: harvest. when pods are 3" long and rather flat. Will continue to produce well past first fall frosts. When dried on vine for soup these peas need long cooking times but flavour and colour is very appealing. |
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Reviewed on 09/28/2007 by
sacratomato70
- An experienced gardener
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California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I grew these back in fall 2004 and they did well here in the Central Valley of California. They produced pretty purple flowers and a decent crop of peas which I always found myself snacking on. They really thirve on cool and winter days. December-February is their prime time to shine. After that as the days get warmer they are quick to to produce thick, tough pods. Overall it is a great plant and I would definitely grow again in the future. |
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Reviewed on 11/17/2006 by
farmerdill
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This one will grow but it is nothing to write home about. Small pods are good if you meet thier harvest window, but they get tought quickly. |
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