🫛 Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod'

Sowing window (UK)	March to June
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	3 cm
Spacing	75 cm apart
Days to germination	10 days
Days to harvest	84 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Fabaceae

When should I sow Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' from March to June. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - mangetout will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' need to germinate?

Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod'?

For Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod', sow it 3cm deep and space plants 75cm apart.

How long does Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' take to grow?

Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' takes roughly 84 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 10 days.

Is Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' frost hardy?

Yes. Mangetout 'Oregon Sugar Pod' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.