Wow, Royal Snap is straight on to our list of favourites: crisp snap pods in a bold purple make a statement on your plot and plate with a delicious flavour.  Price for 50 seeds

This variety comes from traditional plant breeding, as does its colourful cousin Honey Snap.  Grow them serve them up together for a tasty & colourful combination.

Aim for a sowing depth of 25mm, germination will take 1-3 weeks

Sugar Bon – the trick is to pick when the pods are well rounded and bright green, around 8 weeks from germination/planting out. The flavour is deliciously sweet, and the pods are crisp and juicy, enjoy straight from the plant or cooked. 

Price for 50 seeds

This variety will tolerate a light frost allowing you to grow them from spring to autumn: your last sowing about 10 weeks before your first expected autumn frost.  This also makes them a good choice for more northerly gardens.  All this plus the fact that they are dwarf (about 60cms tall) so perfect for exposed areas and tidy for container growing, you can even mingle them amongst your border flowers: what’s not to love!

Fabulous variety with a dwarf compact habit, producing a fine crop of round pods over a long period of time. With an AGM reflecting its qualities this snap pea is a delicious addition to your meals. Use young pods whole and if any stay hidden on the plant they can be shelled. Price for 50 seeds