![]() ![]() View ‘How to Grow’ Guides for other vegetables here. As the pods mature, pick daily to enjoy their peak flavour and to encourage more pods to form. Once flowering starts, it is important to keep the plants well-watered to produce a good harvest. Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizers. Climbing varieties definitely need to be supported. You can stake or support row-planted bush varieties for easier picking. Keep the soil evenly moist during the germination period or the emergence of the plant will be spotty. Sow successive crops 10 – 14 days apart for extended harvests. Peas can also be sown in blocks 120 cm (48″) square with the seeds spaced 6.5 cm (2.5″) apart within the block. Space each set of double rows 75 cm (2.5′) apart. Sow seed in doubles rows spaced 25 cm (10″) apart with the seed 6.5 cm (2.5″) apart within the row and 1.25 – 2.5 cm (1 ½ – 1″) deep. Add horticultural limestone to ‘sweeten’ acidic soils before planting. Peas grow best in areas with full sun and deep, well draining, organic soils with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. ![]() In long season areas, they can also be sown in mid-August for a fall crop. Prepare your soil with organic matter like sheep pellets and compost. ![]() The result is a delicious dish that goes with a variety of meals!Ĭulture: Peas are a cool weather crop and can be sown from early April through to mid-May when the soil temperature is between 10-16 C (50-60 F). 5 Steps to Pea Planting Success Choose a spot in full sun away from strong winds. Now make them steaming hot, add a tab of butter, and scatter some freshly ground black pepper over the top. Think of fresh, sweet, and succulent baby green peas. ![]()
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