Peas (Shelling) Growing Guide

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum

Crop Rotation Group

Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ●

Soil

Fertile, well-drained soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

No.

Feeding

Not usually required, although a mulch of compost, grass clippings or other organic matter can help on poor soils.

Spacing

Single Plants: 10cm (3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Start peas off under cover in a length of old guttering as this makes it easy to tip them into their final planting site. Or sow directly into the soil. Sow in batches for a continuous supply.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Support plants with a strong row or wigwam structure over which netting can be tied for them to climb up. Alternatively, use twiggy sticks pushed into the ground near each plant.