Sugar snap peas

In season in SW Michigan

In season

Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.

Key nutrients

%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.

Wellness

A cup of raw sugar snap peas has about 26 calories, 38 mg of vitamin C (42% DV) and 16 mcg of vitamin K (13% DV). That makes it a good source of vitamin K. (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body needs vitamin C to make collagen, which helps wounds heal, and that vitamin C improves absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system work properly. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says vitamin K is important for blood clotting and healthy bones. (NIH ODS)

Pick, store and use

• Pick

  Choose fresh-looking peas that aren't bruised or damaged. (MSU Extension)

• Store

  Keep peas in the refrigerator. (MSU Extension)

• Preserve

  MSU says sugar snap peas should be frozen, not canned, for best quality. (MSU Extension)

Where to get it nearby

No farm in our directory lists peas by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.

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