Sugar Pea - Desiree - Sweet snacking pods, easy growing - Fresh Seeds

Sugar pea Desiree (Pisum sativum) is a distinctive variety that stands out for both its looks and its flavour. It produces long climbing shoots with delicate pink flowers, followed by highly decorative purple pods. Inside the pods, juicy green seeds develop with a sweet taste and a gentle aroma. This variety combines edible and ornamental value, so it suits vegetable beds as well as mixed borders or containers. The pods can be eaten whole raw, lightly boiled, or preserved by freezing or canning. You can find Desiree seeds at GardenSeedsMarket.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds 4-5 cm deep. This depth supports germination by keeping the seeds in contact with moisture while helping protect them from cold and birds. Watering after sowing helps speed up emergence and supports even growth.

Outdoor sowing time

The best time to sow sugar pea Desiree outdoors is from March to April, when the soil is already warming and slightly moist. Early sowing helps the plants root well before warmer days arrive, so they crop sooner. This pea tolerates cooler spring temperatures well, so typical spring frosts are not usually a problem.

Spacing

Keep 30-40 cm between rows and about 10 cm between plants. This spacing gives the shoots room to grow and makes care easier, including watering and harvesting. Once the seedlings reach a few centimetres tall, provide supports for them to climb.

Harvest time

The pods ripen from June to August. At this stage they are crisp and full of sweet flavour. Harvest every few days, as younger pods are the most tender. Regular picking also encourages the plant to produce more fresh pods and extends the cropping period.

Growing

Desiree grows best in a sunny position in fertile, free-draining soil that stays moderately moist. The plant reaches around 100 cm in height, so it needs supports or netting to climb. Avoid planting where other legumes were grown before, as this can help reduce the risk of soil-borne diseases. Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod formation, to support heavy cropping. With proper care, sugar pea Desiree produces generous yields and stays attractively green throughout summer.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket?

When you buy from GardenSeedsMarket, you can rely on quality and a proven source. Each batch of seeds is carefully selected, tested, and stored under suitable conditions to support strong germination. The shop provides fast, secure dispatch so your order arrives in excellent condition. The GardenSeedsMarket team is happy to advise and help you choose the right plants, offering support from sowing through to harvest.

Pack contents

The pack contains 20 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow-by date.