GROWING GUIDE FOR PEAS
Growing peas can be a fun and rewarding experience for both experienced and novice gardeners.
Before planting:
1. Choose a location in your garden that receives full sun, with well-drained soil that has
a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0.
2. It’s best to plant your purple podded peas in the early spring, as soon as the soil can be
worked.
Planting:
1. Sow the seeds 2.5-5 cm deep and 5-8 cm apart, in rows that are spaced 45-60 cm
apart.
2. Keep soil consistently moist until seed germinate. Germination usually takes place
within 7-10 days.
Caring for your plants:
1. As the plants grow, provide them with a trellis or support to climb on.
2. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
3. FertiliSe the plants with a nitrogen-rich fertiliSer when they reach about 15 cm in
height.
4. Keep an eye out for pests and diseases, and take appropriate action if necessary.
Harvesting:
1. Peas are ready for harvest about 65 – 100 days after planting, or when
the pods are plump.
2. When harvesting, pick the pods regularly to encourage the plant to continue
producing.
By following these simple steps, you can successfully grow your own peas and enjoy their delicious taste in your cooking!
We hope you enjoy growing these heirloom and often rare varieties. While we grow seed commercially it’s home gardeners who are keeping them alive!