Peas are a garden favourite, producing sweet pods and fixing nitrogen in the soil.
When to Sow
- Sow Mar–Jun outdoors.
- Sow Oct–Nov or Feb under cover for earlier crops.
How to Grow
- Sow in double rows 5cm apart, 75cm between rows.
- Provide support with sticks or netting.
- Keep watered in dry weather.
Harvesting
- Harvest May–Aug depending on sowing.
- Pick pods regularly to prolong cropping.
Polytunnel Growing Tips
- Autumn and spring sowings thrive under cover.
- Protection from pigeons and mice.
- Extended season for earlier and later harvests.
Quick Tips Recap
- Sow: Oct–Nov, Feb (tunnel) or Mar–Jun outdoors
- Spacing: 5cm apart in double rows
- Harvest: May–Aug
Polytunnel advantage: Early and late crops, pest protection
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