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Crunchy, fresh and reminiscent of childhood, mangetout have always been popular. Sowing them takes little time and effort and: really every beginner can do it!

The sowing: when, where and how

Sugar snap peas are grown from mid-April. The snow peas germinate most effectively at a temperature of 18 °C. Sugar snap peas can be sown by August at the latest.

Sugar snap peas love a well-loosened and deep soil. Therefore, the soil should be dug about 25 cm deep before sowing. Sugar snap peas do best in a warm, fresh to moist and nutrient-rich substrate.

The sugar peas are placed either in groups at a distance of 20 to 30 cm from each other or individually at a distance of 2 to 5 cm about 2 cm deep in the ground. It is enough to create a groove in the bed and put the seeds in there. Then the earth is lightly pressed and poured.

Little tricks from experienced gardeners

Are you one of those impatient gardeners who can't wait for the bedding plants to sprout? If so, you should soak the sugar snap peas in lukewarm water for a day before sowing. If you don't shy away from the effort, you can also germinate them. The first green shoots will appear much faster thanks to this preparatory work.

From a size of about 15 cm, sugar snap peas need a climbing aid that gives them support. In order not to damage the later root system, the climbing aid should be put into the ground right at the beginning of sowing.

Shortly after sowing, hungry birds are often not far away… They like to eat the seeds and germs. As a precaution, protect the plants from bird damage with a net.

The most proven varieties among sugar snap peas

Here are different varieties that have proven themselves over the years and ensure good harvests:

  • ,Ambrosia'
  • 'Oregon Sugar Pod'
  • 'Heraut'
  • 'Early Henry'
  • 'Gray Variegated'

tips and tricks

In order to be able to enjoy fresh sugar snap peas all summer long, it is advisable to carry out sowing several times. Reseeding can be done every two weeks until the beginning of August.

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