1. Gather Your Materials:
Get pea seeds, large containers with drainage, potting mix, and support like a trellis.
2. Prepare the Containers:
Ensure drainage holes at the bottom and fill with potting mix, leaving space for watering.
3. Planting the Pea Seeds:
Plant seeds directly into containers, spacing them as per instructions and watering well.
4. Placement and Sunlight:
Put containers in sunny spots for 6-8 hours of sunlight daily or use bright, indirect light indoors.
5. Watering and Maintenance:
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, mulch to retain moisture, and support plants as they grow.
6. Fertilizing:
Use balanced fertilizer or compost tea every 4-6 weeks for healthy growth.
7. Pest and Disease Management:
Monitor for pests, use organic control methods, and keep surroundings clean to prevent diseases.
8. Harvesting Green Peas:
Harvest when pods are plump and firm, about 60-70 days after planting. Snap pods off the vines for use.
Follow these steps for a successful harvest of fresh, homegrown green peas right from your containers!