# Sugar Snap Peas #weak-feeder #sunny #airy ![Hülsen der Zuckerschote](https://www.mein-schoener-garten.de/sites/default/files/styles/inline_scaled_s/public/zuckerschoten-samen-huelse-133418586-istock.jpg?itok=uCy6Nv2p "Hülsen der Zuckerschote") > Using a climbing aid can increase yield. 50-100cm tall ## Sowing Because sweet pea can easily sucumb to root rot in cold temperatures they should be put out around april. ## Location and soil Sugar snap peas prefer an airy and sunny location. The soil should be rich in humus, loose and evenly moist. The plants do not feel well in heavy soils and soils prone to waterlogging.