
Pea Seeds
How To Grow
Sowing/Planting Seeds
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Sow seeds outdoors until June, ideally in a sunny location (or partial shade)
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Soil to plant into needs to be well drained, fertile soil (e.g. compost added through soil)
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Recommended to apply organic fertiliser to soil before sowing as peas are a hungry plant.
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Rake soil to break up any clumps
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Position seeds 10cm apart when sowing, at a depth of 5cm.
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Lightly press seed into soil, cover with soil, press down lightly and water well.
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If sowing more than 1 row of seeds, position rows approx. 70cm apart and stagger position of seeds between rows.
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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)
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Keep the soil weed free, ensuring you don’t damage plant in the process.
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Ensure soil remains moist, don’t allow to dry out.
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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:
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Approx. 3 – 4 months
Harvest
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Harvest from bottom of stem, working upwards
Tip: Harvest regularly to encourage new growth!