Smriti Dey
Updated:Sep 04, 2024
Nothing beats the intensely sweet flavour of freshly picked, tender, home-grown peas. Aside from their deliciousness, they require little growing space and are a visually appealing crop. Peas love weather that is somewhere between too hot and too cold. Now is the right time to grow them. Continue reading to find out more!
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Ensure enough space for your peas because they require a sunny, moisture-retaining, nutrient-rich spot. Taller types will also require assistance.
Like other home-grown veggies, there’s a range of kinds from early to late season, so spend some time figuring out which ones are ideal for you. Make sure to till and prepare the soil well before planting, adding plenty of compost or well-rotted manure.
When planting directly into the ground, make sure the soil is warm and the seedlings are well protected from cold and frost. This should be done in early to mid-spring. If you plant seeds in chilly soil, they will rot. Find out more information about it.
Peas are available in a wide variety of forms and variations. If you want to grow crops all fall, start with an early variety and then move on to your primary crop.
Snow peas and sugar snap peas are harvested before fully developed and eaten in pods. If you’ve ever had trouble growing regular peas, these are well worth a try, as they are often simpler to cultivate than garden peas. Learn more!
Depending on the cultivar, peas take 60–70 days to reach maturity. Snap peas require only one planting since they take longer to yield pods. For fall output, garden peas can be planted again around mid-August and mid-September.
Fertilisers
Peas don’t need more fertiliser if compost or fertiliser is applied while planting. More nitrogen will overstimulate leaf development, postpone flowering, and decrease pod set. Through soil bacteria affixed to the roots of the plants, peas fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.
Row Covers And Mulches
Fabric row coverings can protect very early plantings from frost. In the summer, apply organic mulches (straw, shredded newspaper, grass clippings) to help manage weeds, increase the soil’s ability to hold water, and lower soil temperatures for autumn pea plantings.
Peas are a tasty, adaptable vegetable you can easily grow in your garden. They are a versatile element, a beautiful addition to your garden, and an excellent source of nutrients.