Oregon Sugar Pod II Pea (2026)
Disease-resistant snow pea; stringless.
Which zones grow Oregon Sugar Pod II best?
Oregon Sugar Pod II is a pea variety rated for zone 3 and warmer (frost-free). In colder zones, start seeds indoors earlier and use a longer-season plan; in very hot zones (9+), pick the cooler fall window. The ZIP tool below gives the exact answer for your neighborhood.
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Growing notes
- Maturity: about 62 days from transplant (longer from seed in cool springs).
- Habit: Bush or trailing habit — compact, container-friendly.
- Season fit: needs roughly 82 frost-free days; check with the ZIP tool above.
- Source data: compiled from public seed catalogs (Johnny's Selected Seeds). Days-to-maturity vary by climate.
Compare with similar varieties
How Oregon Sugar Pod II stacks up against its closest relatives.
| Variety | Days | Type | Habit | Min zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Sugar Pod II (this) | 62 | snap | vining | 3+ |
| Sugar Snap Pea | 60 | snap | vining | 3+ |
| Little Marvel Pea | 63 | shell | bush | 3+ |
Similar varieties
Sugar Snap Pea
60 days · snap · zone 3+
Little Marvel Pea
63 days · shell · zone 3+
Data: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM/OSU), NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals, and public seed catalog listings. Always confirm with the seed packet.