Better Hens and Gardens

This year, I’m happy to report that we’re getting a bumper crop of sugar snaps peas; and they’re absolutely delicious.  As a result, I’m documenting exactly what I know about growing them, in hopes that there’ll be more bumper crops in future years.

What Exactly Are Sugar Snaps? 

Sugar snaps (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon), are a type of edible podded pea; similar to a snow pea except that their pods are round when mature rather than flat.  They’re also similar to garden peas, except the pod is less fibrous, and can therefore be eaten when young.  This eliminates the need for [...]

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