Pea Seeds

How To Grow

Sowing/Planting Seeds

Sow seeds outdoors until June, ideally in a sunny location (or partial shade)
Soil to plant into needs to be well drained, fertile soil (e.g. compost added through soil)
Recommended to apply organic fertiliser to soil before sowing as peas are a hungry plant.
Rake soil to break up any clumps
Position seeds 10cm apart when sowing, at a depth of 5cm.
Lightly press seed into soil, cover with soil, press down lightly and water well.
If sowing more than 1 row of seeds, position rows approx. 70cm apart and stagger position of seeds between rows.
Once plant has reached approx. 10cm in height, assist plant by tying it to a supporting stake/post with some string or anything similar (can be a simple stick, piece of bamboo, anything that will support its upright growth)
Keep the soil weed free, ensuring you don’t damage plant in the process.
Ensure soil remains moist, don’t allow to dry out.
To encourage growth and deter pests/slugs, feed every 4 – 6 weeks or so with organic fertiliser (e.g. dried milled seaweed fertiliser, sachets available on sow.ie)

Growing Time:

Harvest

Tip: Harvest regularly to encourage new growth!