Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
Not usually required if the plants are mulched deeply with grass clippings, shredded leaves, or another biodegradable material.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Soak seeds in water overnight before sowing 2 inches deep and 2 inches apart. Thin plants to proper spacing after the seeds germinate.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Support plants with a trellis, which can be made from string, netting, or twiggy sticks pushed into the ground near each plant.
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Harvesting
Pick snow peas when the delicate pods begin to show immature seeds inside. Gather snap peas when the pods become plump yet are still glossy and filled with sweet-tasting peas. Pick shell peas before the pods become waxy.
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Troubleshooting
Mature plants usually stop producing and die back in hot summer weather.
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