Peas

Sweet and tender straight from the pod. Easy to grow with the right support in place.

Waiting this month

First sprouts in 7–14 days

Sow

Jan – May

Plant Out

Feb – Mar

Harvest

Jun – Aug

Type

Both

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Plan ahead for this crop

•Check growing conditions
•Prepare for next stage

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

5cm

Spacing

5–7cm

Germination

7–14days

Thinning

No thinning needed — each seed is sown individually

Grower's Note

Direct sow in double rows. Protect early sowings from mice with wire mesh or fleece.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

1wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

4wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

6wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~11 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

CarrotRadishLettuceMintSpinach

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 3–4 days

Sunlight

6+ hours direct sun

Watch Out For

! Mice eat seeds — protect early sowings
! Powdery mildew in dry weather
! Pick pods regularly to keep plants producing

Organic Gardening

Feed & protect without buying

Feed

No Feeding Needed

Peas fix their own nitrogen from the air. Dig spent plants back into the soil after harvest to enrich it for next season.

Pest

Chilli & Garlic Spray

Simmer chilli and garlic in water for 20 minutes, cool, strain, and spray on stems to deter aphids.

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What You'll Need

Equipment for growing peas

Organic Seeds — Just Seed

Certified organic, open-pollinated

Pea & Bean Netting

Jute support for climbers

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Peas

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

Organic Gardening

What You'll Need

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