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Description/Taste
Stringless Sugar Snap peas have bright green pods with thick walls that average 8 to 10 centimeters long. The smooth, shiny pods are straight to slightly curved and encase a single row of plump green peas. The pods offer a firm, crisp texture that is crunchy and juicy. Within are 6 to 8 round, tender peas that offer a sweet, slightly nutty flavor. Stringless Sugar Snap pea pods, young vines, leaves and flowers or pea tendrils, are also edible.
Seasons/Availability
Stringless Sugar Snap peas are available year-round, with a peak season in the spring and summer months.
Current Facts
Stringless Sugar Snap peas are a hybrid variety of the snap pea, botanically classified as Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon. There are many named ‘stringless’ cultivars that lack the thick fiber running along the seam of the pea that must be removed prior to consumption. The ‘Sugar Ann,’ or ‘Sweet Ann,’ cultivar was named after the daughter of Calvin Lamborn, the man who created the snap pea. Other cultivars include ‘Sugar Sprint’ and ‘Sugar Daddy.’ Many growers prefer the stringless variety for its customer appeal, as it cuts down on preparation time.
Nutritional Value
Stringless Sugar Snap peas are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and fiber and a good source of manganese, vitamin K, potassium, iron, and essential B-complex vitamins riboflavin and thiamine.
Applications
Stringless Sugar Snap peas are versatile and can be enjoyed both raw, blanched and cooled, or cooked. Serve whole on crudités platters or as an appetizer paired with cream-based dips and cheeses. Cut in half and add to green, pasta or grain salads. Cut into bite-sized pieces or julienne for a raw salad or slaw. Stringless Sugar Snap peas are used whole in stir-fries, soups and sautés. Often, they are simply tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper and sautéed or roasted. They can be braised alongside beef, duck, and poultry and pair well with shrimp, chiles, Asian flavors, corn, radishes, Mediterranean flavors, garlic, lemon, nuts and fresh herbs. Top pizzas, avocado or hummus toast or crostini for hors d’ouerves. Stringless Sugar Snap peas can be pickled to preserve or stored in a bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Sugar Snap peas were awarded All-American Selection Gold in 1979. In 1984 the Stringless Sugar Snap pea ‘Sugar Ann’ earned its own All-American Selection recognition. Dr. Calvin Lamborn continued to develop new snap pea crosses and varieties with bold colors like purple and honey gold or yellow with purple mottling. He was tending to his fields in ‘Magic Valley’ or Twin Falls, Idaho, up until his death in 2017.
Geography/History
Stringless Sugar Snap peas were derived from a cross between a thick shelled English pea and a snow pea developed in the late 1960’s by Dr. Calvin Lamborn of the Gallatin Valley Seed Company in Twin Falls, Idaho. The first snap peas were bred to be exceptionally sweet with less fibrous and edible shells and were first introduced in 1979. Stringless Sugar Snap peas grow best in areas with temperate climates with cooler growing conditions and mild summer temperatures. The climbing vines grow best when trellised and are primarily cultivated in California and Idaho in the United States, Australia, Europe and South America. Stringless Sugar Snap peas can be spotted at most grocers year-round and at farmer’s markets in the late spring and summer months.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Organic Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc, CA 1-805-218-6122 About 4 days ago, 1/15/20 Sharer's comments : Snap Peas in Season now 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 11 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet Sugar Snaps in Season Now 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Chao - Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United States559-385-4959 About 42 days ago, 12/08/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 67 days ago, 11/13/19 Sharer's comments : Snap into some snap peas 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 559-313-6676 About 74 days ago, 11/06/19 Sharer's comments : It's time for peas again! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms Chao
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 81 days ago, 10/30/19 Sharer's comments : 2nd Pea season is happening- only in CA 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 95 days ago, 10/16/19 Sharer's comments : Fall Pea season has begun 
Grove Market
Near Pacific Grove, California, United StatesAbout 177 days ago, 7/26/19 
Mollie Stones
Mollie Stone’s Market - Portola
Near San Francisco, California, United States635 Portola Drive San Francisco CA 94127 415-664-1600 About 190 days ago, 7/13/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 192 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : Sugar snaps 
Hayward Farmers Market
Hayward Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 195 days ago, 7/08/19 Sharer's comments : First of the season 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Mariposa Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesEverson, WA About 218 days ago, 6/15/19 Sharer's comments : Just picked Sugar snaps are spectacular raw or cooked... better eat them quick! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 249 days ago, 5/15/19 Sharer's comments : Tutti Frutti Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 256 days ago, 5/08/19 Sharer's comments : Her Produce 
Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 271 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Sugar snaps 💛 
Certified Farmer's Market
Raul & Family Farms
Near Palm Springs, California, United StatesRiverside CA 951-475-9189 About 295 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Palm Springs Farmers Market 
Stehly Farms Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 313 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Stehly Farms Market. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 327 days ago, 2/26/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Barbara
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesTutti Frutti Farm 1-805-218-6122 About 364 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Hollywood Farmer's Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 365 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 372 days ago, 1/12/19 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 400 days ago, 12/15/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 470 days ago, 10/06/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 616 days ago, 5/13/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at PCC Community Markets - Fremont. Sweet, crunchy and stringless - Awesome in raw salads, party platters, and stir frys ;) 
Little Italy Farmers Market
Vang Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States, Fresno 559-776-4243 About 624 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Thao's Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States4495 S. Hughes Ave. Fresno 93706 559-261-5205 About 645 days ago, 4/14/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Sweet! 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 645 days ago, 4/14/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Cyclops Farms
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States1448 Avocado Rd, Oceanside, CA 760-505-2983 About 686 days ago, 3/04/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . 
North Park Thursday Market
Mike - JR Organics
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-330-6812 About 710 days ago, 2/08/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at North Park Thursday Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 721 days ago, 1/28/18 Sharer's comments : Stringless Sugar Snap Peas spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Eat raw in salads or quickly pan fried. |
