PEAS Shelling PLS 3″ sqpt
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Pea Growing Tips
Peas are a terrific and versatile plant in the vegetable garden. Peas may be harvested as immature pods for fresh eating and stir-fries, or mature peas for use in soups and chicken pot pies. Young, tender pea shoots and tendrils are great for garnishes, steamed or sautéed. Shelling peas are the common garden pea and are harvested as full-size peas that are removed from the pod for cooking. Snow peas are harvested when the pods are young and tender. Sugar snap peas can be harvested as full size peas or the pods can be harvested before fully mature.
Planting
- Peas grow best in a soil with good drainage and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Prior to planting, prepare the soil by incorporating a good quality compost and a balanced fertilizer.
- Taller pea varieties like ‘Sugar Snap’ will require a trellis to support the vines while they are growing. It is best to have the trellis in place prior to planting.
- Space the plants 3” apart.
Watering
Water during dry spells. If the soil is cool and moist, they may not need additional water. Drip irrigation is an effective and efficient way to irrigate vegetable crops because the water is delivered directly to the soil where it will be taken up by the roots. Drip irrigation also keeps water off of the foliage which will reduce the risk of disease development.
Maintenance
Keep the planting well weeded. Using mulch, such as cocoa mulch, straw, untreated dry grass clippings or shredded leaves will suppress weed growth and help retain soil moisture.
Harvesting
- Shelling Peas: Harvest once the peas are filling out the pods and have reached full size. Over-mature peas will be tough and starchy. Shell the peas immediately and then cool.
- Snow Peas: Pods should be harvested while still tender, and the peas inside the pod barely noticeable.
- Sugar Snap: Harvest the pods when the peas have almost filled the pods. The peas and pods should still be sweet and tender.
- To Harvest Pea Shoots: Snow peas and sugar snap peas are good varieties to harvest for pea shoots. Clip about 6” below the tips of the vine.
