If you
want to know how to grow peas then you have come to the right place because
here we are going to teach you how to do this. Many people consider this veggie
as being a cool-weather addict. This is totally untrue, if you choose types of
plants who need moderate sunlight you can enjoy peas from spring to fall. They
are very easy to grow not to mention the fact that they are very healthy and
kids love them.
Here is what you need to do to grow peas in your garden:
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The first thing you need to do is find an area where
you want to plant your peas. The site should have a Ph between 6 and 7 and it
should get full sun.
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Make sure that the soil is well drained peas do not
like wet soil. Add some compost to the soil to make it rich. Avoid adding any
fertilizer high in nitrogen.
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Peas need to be planted in raised beds which means
that the soil must be light so you can amend it easily.
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Now you need to choose the type of peas you want to
cultivate, you can choose between three types: Chinese, English and snap peas.
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As soon as you finish preparing the soil start sowing
the peas in your garden. You should plant them four weeks before the last
frost. Because seeds germinate fast you do not need to spend money on started
plants.
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When you plant them the seeds should be about an inch
deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. The distance between the rows should be big
because peas take up a lot of space. You should keep a distance of 3 feet
between rows.
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Make sure that you install the support for the peas as
soon as they start to surface because they will need something to climb on.
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Do not forget to water the plant once a week, more if
you live in a hot area.
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Make sure that you feed the plant with compost in the
developing stage.
This is how to grow peas in your garden, as you can see it is not so
hard and it does not take much of your time. If you are organized and you take
care of the plants you will enjoy fresh peas a very long time. Consume veggies
that you plant in your garden rather than buying them from the store.
