Peas (Shelling) Growing Guide

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.

Companions

Beans, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Parsnip, Potatoes, Sage, Pumpkin, Squash and Sweetcorn.

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.