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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.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Claytons Galley | San Diego CA | 619-324-4013 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Open Gym-White Rice | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Urban Kitchen at The Shell | San Diego CA | 619-980-4807 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
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| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker | San Diego CA | 541-272-9098 |
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| Snooze - Del Mar | San Diego CA | 888-703-5300 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
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Osterville Farmer's Market
Allen Farms
Near Hyannis, Massachusetts, United StatesWestport, MA About 15 days ago, 7/16/21 Sharer's comments : These are exploding in the fields right now - sugar snaps everywhere! 
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SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 34 days ago, 6/27/21 Sharer's comments : Sugar snap peas from tutti frutti organics 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 73 days ago, 5/19/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 134 days ago, 3/19/21 Sharer's comments : Snap peas from Tutti Frutti 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas in a Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 136 days ago, 3/17/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 141 days ago, 3/12/21 Sharer's comments : Sugar snaps from tutti Frutti 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 164 days ago, 2/17/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 169 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Sugar Snaps from Tutti Frutti! 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 91910 About 188 days ago, 1/24/21 Sharer's comments : Sugar Snaps from two peas! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 268 days ago, 11/05/20 Sharer's comments : Sugar snaps from Milliken Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Milliken Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 332 days ago, 9/02/20 
Bellingham Farmer's Market
Regino Farm
Near Bellingham, Washington, United States15366 Ovenell Road, Burlington, WA 98233 About 378 days ago, 7/18/20 Sharer's comments : Raw or cooked, best to eat these within a few days of picking ;) 
Issaquah Farmers Market
Oxbow Farm
Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United StatesCarnation, WA About 385 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Yum!! 
Hayward Wisconsin
Hayward Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 404 days ago, 6/22/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet and crisp snap! 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 421 days ago, 6/04/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Laurie Nichols Two Peas In A Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-801-3370 About 423 days ago, 6/03/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet and Crunchy Snap Peas from Two Peas in a Pod 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Laurie Nichols Two Peas In A Pod
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-801-3370 About 430 days ago, 5/27/20 Sharer's comments : Sugar Snaps crunchy and sweet!! Two Peas in a Pod 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc,CA 1-805-218-6122 About 500 days ago, 3/18/20 Sharer's comments : Farmers are still selling! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc,CA 1-805-218-6122 About 507 days ago, 3/11/20 Sharer's comments : Snap peas are happening! 
Growers Market
Near Eugene, Oregon, United StatesAbout 511 days ago, 3/06/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc,CA 1-805-218-6122 About 514 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet sweet Sugar Snaps are in 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 521 days ago, 2/26/20 Sharer's comments : Sugar Snaps are popping at the market! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc, CA 1-805-218-6122 About 528 days ago, 2/19/20 Sharer's comments : Snap Peas are in! Sweet and Snappy 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc, CA 1-805-218-6122 About 535 days ago, 2/12/20 Sharer's comments : Snap Peas are in and sweet! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-218-6122 About 542 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet sweet snap peas in season now from Tutti Frutti 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Organic Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc, CA 1-805-218-6122 About 563 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 570 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 601 days ago, 12/08/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 1-559-385-4959 About 626 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 633 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 640 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 654 days ago, 10/16/19 Sharer's comments : Fall Pea season has begun |
