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Cover the seeds with about 3 cm of soil and then stretch the elasticized plastic cover over the top to create a moist little hot house. The seedlings will emerge after 7-12 days. Plant the seeds deeper if the weather is still very warm. Remove the cover when the seedlings are 1-2 cm high. Pull out any weak plants. Peas will thrive in full sun to partial shade. Keep the plants warm but roots cool. They will draw up water via the self watering wicks. Peas are self pollinating.<\/p>\n

Harvesting<\/h3>\n
You can expect to be eating your own peas 65 to 80 days after planting. Pick them while they are young and sweet. They taste best if eaten immediately after picking.<\/p>\n

Fertilise<\/h3>\n
At planting with well rotted manure or Yates Dynamic Lifter. Add liquid fertiliser into the water sight glass every 3 weeks when the plants start flowering. Peas (being legumes) fix nitrogen on nodules on the roots so be sure to utilise those nodules for a later crop that needs extra nitrogen.<\/p>\n

Support for Peas in a Pot<\/h3>\n
Peas grown in containers need support. All varieties including dwarf varieties are natural climbers so need support. Eg stakes driven into the ground around the GreenSmart Self Watering Container Garden. Tie lightweight plastic netting between the stakes. Alternatively use a few lengths of twine looped under the pot and tied to overhead framing. Keep in mind that some varieties will climb 1.5 m or more and it is easiest to set up the support when you plant the seeds.<\/p>\n

Pests\/Diseases<\/h3>\n
Be alert for slugs and snails when the plants are young. Water the plants via the water sight glass and ensure that they have good ventilation as water on the plants encourages powdery mildew on the leaves. Birds will sometimes pull out plants just as they are germinating. Young pea plants need protection at this stage in the photo below.<\/p>\n
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young peas in a pot<\/p><\/div>\n
You can confuse the birds by inserting twigs around the edge of the pot and then stretching cotton around the twigs.<\/p>\n
Suitable Companion Plants for growing peas in a pot<\/h3>\n
Peas like the company of carrots, turnips and beans but don\u2019t like being around onions and garlic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Harvesting<\/h3>\nYou can expect to be eating your own peas 65 to 80 days after planting. Pick them while they are young and sweet. They taste best if eaten immediately after picking.<\/p>\n

Suitable Companion Plants for growing peas in a pot<\/h3>\nPeas like the company of carrots, turnips and beans but don\u2019t like being around onions and garlic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Harvesting<\/h3>\n
You can expect to be eating your own peas 65 to 80 days after planting. Pick them while they are young and sweet. They taste best if eaten immediately after picking.<\/p>\n