 |
| Credit: Derek Sutton |
How to Grow Peas at home
Introduction
Peas are one of the easiest plants to grow at home. They're easy to start and take little space, plus you get a lot of food out of them. If you've ever tried planting peas before, then this guide will help make sure that they grow into beautiful plants and give you delicious peas as a reward!
Choose a sunny site.
Choose a sunny site. Peas need full sun to grow well, so make sure your chosen spot gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. If you're growing them in partial shade, they'll be smaller and less productive. Peas are also a cool season crop—you can plant them in spring or fall (depending on when you have time), but not in summer because the heat will kill them off before they get started!
Test your soil for pH and nutrients.
The pH level of your soil is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH level between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for peas, as it allows them to grow successfully without suffering from problems like blossom-end rot (a fungal disease that affects pea plants). If your soil's pH drops below 6.0, it will inhibit plant growth and may even lead to death.
To test your soil's pH levels:
Bring two cups of water into a glass measuring cup; add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, if desired; stir well until all the ingredients are dissolved together (you can use white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar). Set aside at room temperature until ready to use later on in this process!
Take some pea seeds out of their packaging (we recommend starting small by planting only one seed per pot) and place them onto some smooth surface such as newspaper inside a plastic bag so they don't get damaged while being transported around town during planting season!
If your soil is poor, add compost or manure.
If your soil is poor, add compost or manure.
If you don't know how to test your soil and don't want to pay for professional advice, there are several websites that offer free tests. In addition, many stores sell kits that include everything you need to get started growing peas in the home garden—from seeds and fertilizer to pots and tools (or even seeds).
Prepare the soil surface by loosening it and removing any weeds.
Use a rake to loosen the soil.
Use a hoe to remove weeds.
Dig up weeds with a spade or shovel, removing any that are still attached to the root system of your peas (don't worry; they will grow back).
How to Sow Pea Seeds
Sow peas seeds 1cm deep, in a row, spaced 6cm apart.
Sow peas seeds 1cm deep, in a row, spaced 1cm apart.
Sow peas seeds 1cm deep and then 2mm apart (or 3mm if you want them to be even taller). This will grow their stems so that they can form edible pods on the crop's main stalk after flowering has finished.
Keep Peas Warm
Grow Peas in a Soil
Keep the soil above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas love to be kept warm, so make sure that you keep your soil at this temperature throughout the growing season. The warmer it is, the faster they will grow and produce pods and seeds for you. You can also use heat mats beneath their pots or even just keep them on top of some heating pads if you don’t have an actual greenhouse set up yet (more on those later).
Keep the soil moist but not wet! If there is any water left over from when you watered your plants last night or earlier in the day before work, try letting it dry out overnight instead of watering again right away (this will help prevent fungus from forming). You may have noticed that many gardening stores sell peat pellets which are used as a medium for growing seeds because they provide nutrients as well as moisture retention properties; these would also work well here since they're inexpensive compared with other options such as Miracle Gro potting mix which comes with fertilizer already included inside its bagged contents; however if money isn't an issue then simply fill up each pot with sand-like material such as beach sand instead since those types tend not contain harmful chemicals like pesticides contained within commercialized products sold elsewhere online such
Water pea seedlings regularly.
It's important to water pea seedlings regularly, as this will help them establish their roots. The frequency of watering depends on weather and soil conditions, but it usually isn't a good idea to let the soil dry out completely before watering your peas again. If you're keeping a close eye on how much rain falls in your area during the growing season (or if you live somewhere where there is no risk of drought), then you can decide how often to water based on that information alone.
If the soil is too dry, then your pea plants won't have enough moisture in their roots for proper growth; when this happens, they'll wilt and die quickly—or rot if they have enough moisture but are still too wet!
Mulch around the plants.
Mulch around the plants to keep them cool and reduce weed growth.
Mulch keeps soil moisture in, reducing the likelihood of fungal diseases like crown rot or root rot.
Mulch can also help retain soil moisture during dry weather, which reduces water loss from your garden beds and saves you money on irrigation systems.
Watch for Aphids
Aphids are small insects that suck the juices out of plants. They can be controlled with a spray of water and insecticidal soap, as well as neem oil.
For more information on how to grow peas at home, see our article on growing peas in containers
Growing peas at home can be a fun activity and also give you delicious peas as a reward!
Growing peas at home can be a fun activity and also give you delicious peas as a reward!
Peas are easy to grow, and can be grown in a variety of climates. They are great for hot summers because they tolerate heat well, but also need some shade during the hottest part of summer. Peas are good sources of protein and fiber, which makes them valuable additions to your diet if you're looking for something healthy and nutritious. If you're not familiar with how to grow peas at home (or if it's been awhile since last year), here's what you need:
Conclusion
Growing peas at home can be a fun activity and also give you delicious peas as a reward!
0 Comments