Pea plant seedling1/22/2024 If growing a variety that requires trellising then the row spacing should be adjusted accordingly. Trellises can be made easily out of chicken wire or lengths of string and the plants will begin to grow around them, using tendrils to grip around the support. Tall, vining pea varieties require a trellis to support their growth. Seedling should emerge in 9–13 days at a soil temperature of 15.5☌ (60☏) and do not require thinning. Seeds should be sown 2.5–10.0 cm (1–4 in) apart allowing 45 cm (~18 in) between rows. Seeds should be planted 2.5–5.0 cm (1–2 in) with shallow planting beneficial in soils which are cool and wet. The optimum soil temperature for germination is 10–25☌(50–77☏), lower temperatures will slow germination. Peas should be direct seeded in the garden in Spring as soon as soil is workable and its temperature is above 4.4☌ (40☏), or in late summer 8–10 weeks before the first frost date. ![]() ![]() Peas perform best in full sunlight although they are also tolerant of partial shade. They should be planted in a well draining soil or raised bed as they do not tolerate too much moisture. Pea plants will grow best in soils rich in organic matter with a pH between 5.5 and 7. Peas grow best at temperatures between 15 and 24☌ (60–75☏) and are tolerant of frost down to -6.5☌ (20☏) although they are generally less sensitive to Spring frost. ![]() Peas are cool-season crops and should be grown in early Spring or late summer to avoid high summer temperatures.
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