Supporting your peas

As your pea plants start to germinate and grow you should place some dead twigs over them to create a frame work for the peas to grow on and produce peas. Hazel or hawthorn twigs are idea for the job.

Once the peas have finished producing peas the peas and twigs can be picked up and removed and composted

With peas to ensure a continues supply of peas you should sow every 4 to 6 weeks.

Pest can be a problem with peas so covering with a net as the peas become ready will help prevent bird damage.