Peas are a cool-weather crop, which means you have to grow them before or after summer. They cannot stand the heat, so late winter is actually the perfect time to plant them.
If you want to jump start your harvest, sow them as soon as you can work the soil or in late summer. This will ensure you get plenty of sweet and delicious fruit come harvest.
Plant them now, let them grow, and terminate them just before they develop pods. If you let your plant develop pods it will use all the nitrogen it fixes.
Peas come in bush and climbing varieties. Bush peas stay under 3 feet, ideal for small gardens. Climbing types reach up to 8 feet with trellising. Choose the perfect pea for your garden space! 🌱