Do shell peas need a trellis?

Growing Shell Peas Peas generally need some kind of trellis for support and it’s best to put that in the ground first and plant the seeds next to it.

How long does it take for shelling peas to grow?

60 to 70 days
Weed around shelling pea plants and reapply mulch once the plants begin to grow. Harvest peas after 60 to 70 days, once pods grow full.

How tall do shelling peas grow?

Shelling peas sold in catalogs vary in height from bush varieties as low as 18 inches to giant vines of more than 6 feet. The dwarf varieties are the most manageable for the home gardener and produce more per square foot.

Do bush peas need support?

Bush peas are a lower growing variety of peas. They are cared for in the same way as pole peas, but you don’t have to have a support for them.

Should you soak peas before planting?

Some pea (Pisum sativum) seeds will look wrinkled. Most of them have hard coats, and all benefit from soaking before planting. Only soak seeds for about eight to 12-hours and no more than 24-hours. Over-soaking them could cause them to decompose.

How long does it take peas to grow?

Most pea varieties are ready to harvest 60 to 70 days after planting. To avoid damaging the stem, use one hand to hold the pea vine and the other hand to pull off the pea pods. After picking, promptly cool peas in a cold water bath, then dry them. Eat fresh peas soon after picking for the best flavor.

Will peas climb a fence?

Climbing peas may reach 6 to 8 feet tall and they need a sturdy trellis. 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 a grid no less than 1″ square, all work well.

Do bush peas climb?

Peas come in two heights: bush peas and climbing 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 a grid no less than 1″ square, all work well. For highest yield, plant peas on both sides of the trellis.

Do peas need a lot of water?

ANSWER: Peas need a moderate amount of water to thrive and develop healthy pea pods. During flowering and pod production stages, pea plants may need to be watered deeply nearly everyday, so the one inch of water per week rule can vary greatly, particularly in especially warm climates.