Fruits

Pea-staking is an old method of using twiggy brush to support plants. The term originated in English vegetable gardens where these natural stakes were used… Read More »What Is Pea Staking?

The canes need to be at least 6 feet tall. Make sure you tie the first shorts to the netting to start them climbing. After… Read More »What Size Canes Do I Need For Sweet Peas?

Peas climb with 1″ tendrils that they wrap around anything that’s less than about a quarter inch. String, twine, trellis netting or wire mesh with… Read More »Will Sweet Peas Climb String?

1. Sweet corn: Cornstalks make a perfect natural trellis for pea tendrils. Are peas and corn compatible? Peas – are another legume that fixes nitrogen… Read More »Can Peas Use Corn As A Trellis?

A section of fencing 3 feet tall is adequate for most pea plant varieties, but tall varieties need a 5-foot-tall piece. How tall should pea… Read More »How Tall Should Pea Poles Be?

The easiest way to grow peas is to let them grow along the ground. This is especially practical in very windy areas which can blow… Read More »Can You Grow Peas Along The Ground?

Pea seeds can be sown directly into the soil outdoors from February through to June. If the weather is unseasonably cold, start your peas off… Read More »Can You Plant Peas Straight Into The Ground?

The newly sown seeds will always need protection from birds and mice, so, from the outset cover the seed beds with netting and set traps… Read More »Do You Need To Cover Peas With Netting?

Sweet pea plants need vertical support and will need a frame to clamber and climb over as they often reach over 1.8m (6ft) tall. Do… Read More »Do Sweet Peas Need A Climbing Frame?