Jessy Sugarsnap Pea
£2.80
Out of stock
Coming soon – awaiting processing and germination testing.
Jessy is an easy to grow white-flowered variety reaching 1.2 m tall, producing plump curved juicy pods, sweet with a satisfying crunch. Very popular with children. Provide the plants with supports. Pods are delicious when eaten whole straight from the plant, or can be lightly steamed or stir-fried.
Sugarsnap peas are a relatively recent introduction, although there is a 19th-century snap pea known as “butter pea” since lost to cultivation. Plant breeder Calvin Lamborn of Idaho US produced the first modern snap pea by crossing a shelling pea mutant with a snow pea cultivar, released in 1979.
Approx. 70 seeds.
Botanical name: Pisum sativum
- Grown by: Simon Powell
Sow March-April under cover in root-trainers, pots or lengths of guttering. Harden off and plant out into fertile soil once 10cm+ (4”) tall. Plants grown in guttering need a firm lengthways knock to loosen the roots from the gutter and then they can then be slid directly into a shallow trench. Can also be sown direct if protected from mice. Spacing: 7-10cm (3-4”) between plants and 30-40cm (12-16”) between rows. Dig in plenty of organic matter initially, and water regularly throughout the season.
Unlike smaller bush varieties, these climbing varieties grow between 1.5 and 2m (6ft) and will require sturdy supports like chicken wire or pea netting.
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. Our growers put their heads together recently and…
Out of stock
A rare English heritage variety, exclusive to the Wales Seed Hub in the UK. Vigorous plants produce large trusses of…
20 in stock
A most attractive cos lettuce, with savoyed purple-brown and green leaves. Larger growing than its name suggests, it stands well…
16 in stock
Large pointed peppers borne on plants up to 80 cm tall. An unusual feature of this variety is the variation…
15 in stock
A hardy round variety perfect for growing outdoors, with a delicious crisp crunchy texture. Ideal for packed lunches. Easy to…
23 in stock
Sorry, now out of stock for this year! More coming autumn 2026. Our growers put their heads together recently and…
Out of stock
A brilliant dwarf pea that grows to around 50cm so doesn’t require supports. Meteor can be sown in autumn for…
Out of stock
A late maincrop variety bred and introduced in 1895. Known to be hardy and reliable. It shows signs of real…
48 in stock
A visually striking heritage variety that earns its place in the flower border as much as the vegetable patch. This…
10 in stock
Coming soon – awaiting processing and germination testing. This is a delicious soup pea originating from the Clydach Valley in…
Out of stock
This tasty and productive pea grows fairly tall – around 1.5 m and so will need strong support to grow…
23 in stock