<tc>Sugar pea Weggiser [Pisum sativum saccharatum]</tc>

The sugar pea 'Weggiser' is an annual, historical and old sugar pea variety from 1942 from Weggis, in the region of the lake of the 4 cantons in Switzerland. This almost forgotten tried and tested purple flowering variety is vigourous and forms many small, crisp and fresh pods. Immature pods are particularly tender and do not form a parchment layer, making them suitable for raw consumption. The taste of the flat pods is strong and resembles the well-known Kaiserschoten from childhood memories.

General information
Plant family: Fabaceae
Life Cycle: One year
Days to harvest: 90 days
Plant height approx.: 150 cm
Root Type: Heartroot
Nutrient requirements: Weak Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to 0 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Persistent, moist, calcareous, loamy, Humos

PH: 6 to 8

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 3-5 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 8-15 °C
Germination time: 10-20 days
Planting, row spacing: 5x40 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Dill, fennel, cucumber, cabbage, corn, carrot, kohlrabi, lettuce, radish, radish, rhubarb, spinach, zucchini, lamb's lettuce, tarragon, strawberry, borage
Unfavorable mixed culture: Bean, pea, potato, leek, garlic, tomato, onion

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly into the open from January to April and in autumn from October to November.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free open air from March to August.

General
Sow peas directly in rows. We recommend a framework for guiding the pea shoots up, which improves the yield and quality.
Pea prefers a sunny and open location with sufficient water and nutrient-poor, humosem, Calcareous, Loosened and deep soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Since the soil is supplied with nitrogen through the roots, they should only be cut off after harvest and left in the soil. Due to the nitrogen excretions on the roots of the peas, planting in mixed culture promotes surrounding plants. Sugar peas are harvested when the small seeds are just beginning to develop. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
A deeply loosened Beet is sufficient.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Pisum sativum saccharatum
English Names: Snap pea, Snowpea, Sugarpea, Kefe, Sweet Pea
German names: Pea, sugar pea, sugar pea, kefe, cesarean pod, pine pea, crackers
Portuguese Names: Ervilha, Ervilha de neve
Spanish Names: Guisante, Guisante de nieve
French names: Pois, Poisman-tout