Growing Peas from Seed
Growing peas from seed is super easy and a great addition to just about any garden. Whether you’re growing them in the ground or in pots, growing peas from seed is sure to add to your harvests while taking up only a minimal amount of space. Perhaps you’ve started growing lettuce or growing potatoes and cucumbers? Then you’re in luck, peas love being planted near these plants!
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when you decide to start growing peas from seed. The first is the position of the peas. Peas love sun. In facet, you should try and position your peas so that they can receive full sunlight all day long. They also hate the frost, so try and avoid frosty areas.
Secondly, to give your peas the greatest advantage, Grower Central recommends that you prepare the garden bed or pots that you’ll be growing your peas in about a month before actually planting them. To do this, add plenty of chicken fertilizer as well as blood and bone to the soil and mixing it through thoroughly. Make sure that your soil has a pH of about 6.5-7 in order for your peas to grow properly.
One more thing to take note of when growing peas from seed is the amount of water they receive. Over watering peas can mean their death, or any number of problems if they’re lucky enough not to die. Be sure to only water your peas when the soil is dry to the touch, and be sure to avoid watering he actual plant but instead water the soil around the base of the plant.
When growing peas from seed, always remember that:
- Growing peas from seed requires a warm, sunny area that receives lots of sunlight throughout the day
- Prepare your garden bed before you start growing peas from seed.
- Blood and bone is a great way to help your peas grow
While growing peas from seed, be wary of:
- Peas really hate frost!
- Be careful not to over water.
- When growing peas from seed, be careful of bird attacks. Birds love to try and pick out the seeds from the ground or attack your plants after they’ve matured. Try a scarecrow!
- Peas aren’t very compatible with growing garlic or growing onions.
There you have it! Everything you need to know to start growing peas from seed.
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A keen green thumb and writer for http://growercentral.org
