The must-haves for growing peas are full sunlight and moist soil.
Once the weather begins to warm, your peas will stop producing.
Peas take between 60 and 70 days to grow to maturity from seeds.
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You should be able to grow a second pea crop in late summer for a fall harvest.
It saves money on potting soiland keeps the container light.
If your potting soil doesn’t havefertilizeralready included in its mixture, add in a general, all-purpose formula.
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For faster germination, you’re able to soak your seeds in water overnight.
Then, while they’re still wet, shake them in a bag with the inoculant.
Sow your peas evenly.
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Plant peas at least one inch apart.
The number of peas depends on the surface area of the container.
you might plant two peas together to increase the chance of germination in that spot.
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(double-check not to add more than that, or the peas might have trouble germinating.
)Water your container deeplywith a watering can or a hose nozzle set to a gentle spray.
If more than one seed sprouts in the same spot, pull the weaker pea shoot.
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Pea shoots make an excellent, fresh salad topping.
Bamboo stakes tied together at the top with twine into a triangle shape work well.
Keep the soil moist but not wet as your pea seeds germinate, sprout, and begin to grow.
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And double-check that your containers receive at least six hours of full sunlight each day.
Harvest your pea pods as they ripen.
For snow peas, pick them from the plant before the peas inside become large and tough.
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University pf Connecticut Home and Garden Education Center.
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