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The Right Way to Weed Your Pea Garden
When it comes to weeding, peas are one of the easier crops for saving time and effort pulling up weeds. Properly preparing your soil is an excellent preventive measure against the …
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What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Pea Plants
Pests in your pea garden, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious pea plants. Fortunately, peas have few enemies. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Pea-Plant Diseases
Pea plants are relative free of diseases, especially if you use disease-resistant seeds. Aphids and powdery mildew are the most common offenders. …
How—and When—to Water Your Pea Plants
Peas aren’t too needy when it comes to water. They require about an inch of water a week, including rainwater. …
Should You Fertilize Your Pea Plants?
Peas need less fertilizer than most plants. They produce nitrogen on their own—a boon to nearby plants—so go easy on that nutrient. …
The Right Sunlight for Your Peas
Pea plants can tolerate shade, but they will grow faster and more abundantly if they get at least six hours of full daily sun exposure. What’s more, full sunlight decreases …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Pea Plants
Having healthy pea plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Peas do best in loamy soil with good drainage. …
Growing Peas in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your pea plant garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil …
Choosing to Grow Peas from Seeds or Seedlings
Getting your pea plant garden started begins with the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Although you might be tempted to go with seedlings, pea plants …
Classifications of Pea Plants
The three types of pea plants—English, snow, and sugar snap—are divided into two classifications: dwarf and tall. …
