🫛 Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett'

Sowing window (UK)	March to June
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	3 cm
Spacing	120 cm apart
Days to germination	8 days
Days to harvest	91 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Fabaceae

When should I sow Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' 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 - sugar snap pea will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' need to germinate?

Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' 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 Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett'?

For Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett', sow it 3cm deep and space plants 120cm apart.

How long does Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' take to grow?

Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' takes roughly 91 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 8 days.

Is Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' frost hardy?

Yes. Sugar Snap Pea 'Delikett' 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.