
Grow more peas, please

Peas need a fair amount of sunlight for a good harvest, and following these ideas for growing up can give them what they need.

Planting peas from seed

Peas are one of the most obliging vegies to grow from seed, but a bit of planning helps to ensure they'll provide you with an abundant harvest.

Pre-sprouting peas

Pea plants don’t like being transplanted, so it’s best to sow seeds directly. However, you can use biodegradable pots or pre-sprout seed.

Pea shoots and leaves

Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.

How to plant peas

The conditions are perfect for planting peas. PHIL DUDMAN shares his secrets for a bumper organic harvest.