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Pea sprout5/5/2023 ![]() Water Your Peas ProperlyĪs I said earlier, your peas need to absorb enough water Pull weeds, inspect your plants, or harvest your pea pods. To have enough space to walk between rows when you need to water, fertilize, The exact spacing is up to you, but it’s nice This will give them enough space to avoidįinally, plant your rows of peas 1 to 2 feet apart. Ideally, the peas should be planted 1 to 2 inches deep.Īlso, each pea should be 1 to 2 inches apart. If your peas are planted too deep or too shallow, they may If you plant your peas at the right time, the plants will grow to maturity and yield a bountiful harvest.Įither way, you should check the weather forecast, and if the next week or so calls for temperatures below the mid-20s Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius), then wait to plant. Is still frozen, then you will need to wait a bit longer. If there is still snow on the ground, you may have to Then, you can work backwards (4 to 6 weeks) to find your planting time for peas. Check out this tool from the Farmer’s Almanac to find the last danger of frost for your area. The Farmer’s Almanac suggests planting peas 4 to 6 weeks before the last danger of frost. ![]() That once the soil thaws and can be raked and dug with a shovel, you can plant So, when is the right time to plant peas? A general rule is to “plant peas as soon as Late, hot summer temperatures will prevent the plants from growing flowers and If you plant too early, a hard frost can kill the peas (although they Choose the Right Time to PlantĪs mentioned above, soil temperature has a huge impact on To get the fastest germination possible, use the youngest Rate, and they will take longer to germinate. However, peas that are more than 1 or 2 years old will have a lower germination You can certainly use older peas for planting, and they can Join 500+ gardeners to get access to news, tips, and information.ĭelivered right to your inbox – once per week. For more information, check out my article on humidity domes. Of course, you can also use a humidity dome if you wish, although it is not required. So, figure out your planting schedule ahead of time and plan accordingly if using this method. Otherwise, the soaked peas will rot, or the sprouted ones will have no soil to grow in. Remember that these methods only take 1 to 3 days or so, and your peas must be planted shortly afterwards. To cut slightly into the peas before soaking them. You can speed up the process even further by using a razor That they are ready to plant in the soil. When you see the peas just starting to sprout, you will know To add extra water to the paper towel if it dries out. This method may take longer (a few days), since there is Put the paper towel in a plastic bag or plastic wrap (sealed shut), and let Have soaked up some water and are ready to plant.Īnother option is to wrap the peas in a damp paper towel, ![]() ![]() Once the peas start getting larger, you will know that they I would recommend soaking the peas in water One option is to soak the peas in water overnight. Them, since they have already absorbed the water they need. You soak your peas indoors first, they will germinate faster when you plant Luckily, there is a way to circumvent some of the time you If temperatures are low, the process will go Peas need to absorb water after being planted in order toĭry, you will need to water frequently to keep them moist. Place to start is with the specific variety of peas that you plant. If you want your peas to germinate faster, you have a few How to Help Your Peas to Germinate Faster Remember that pea plants can tolerate snow, but extended periods of frigid cold due to an excessively early planting will kill them. Outside when most of the danger of frost has passed (more on this later). ![]() You can also start your seeds indoors and transplant them You can start peas or other plants in a greenhouse to get ahead of the weather. ![]()
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