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Peas

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Peas are one the best vegetables to grow in the garden. It is virtually impossible to buy peas that taste as good as those that are picked straight from the plant.

Sowing Peas

Peas like an open sunny site and are sown in situ from March although there are a few early varieties which can be grown from February or sown in October/November of the previous year.

Prepare the soil by digging in organic Farmyard Manure during the autumn and add a little Growmore Fertiliser to the area a week or two before sowing the seeds.

Seeds should be sown 3 inches apart and 2 inches deep. Leave space between drills for supports to be put in place.

Remember to water peas well during dry spells and feed with oragnic Potato & Vegetable Feed.

If you would like to try a new variety, try Pea Ruthless. It is an outstanding new variety from the Unwins Gro-Sure Seed range which combines high yields with great disease resistance.

Harvesting Peas

Pods are ready when they are well filled. Harvest regularly to keep plants producing.

Pests & Diseases

Peas can be prone to a number of pests and diseases. Mice and birds can eat the seed so protect seeds with netting. Aphids can be a problem as well as mildew.