How to Grow Peas in Your Own Garden
06.06.2023 - 18:47
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If a girl finds 9 peas in a pod, the next bachelor she meets will become her husband.
Even if this old saying doesn’t motivate you enough to get into your gardening shoes, the prospect of crunchy and sweet peas, fresh off the bush, should be enough to get you going. Read on to learn how to grow peas in your own garden.
For many, the first introduction to peas is through their frozen variety, which can easily be found in any grocery store. Frozen peas bought from a grocery store are dependable and efficient, but they are not as good as the fresh grown green peas from a garden.
Mostly a cool season crop, peas were originally cultivated as dry seeds, which are consumed as pulses. It was only in the early 17th century when garden peas became a trend.
Green peas on your dinner table means easy nutrition for the entire family as they are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, and K and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and iron. They also have high fiber content and contain lutein.
Growing green peas in your kitchen garden can also make the soil nitrogen-rich, which is beneficial in growing heavy feeders such as tomatoes and cabbages. To have a healthy crop, protect peas from pests and diseases explained below.
Pests that Affect the PeasIn case of aphid infestation, look for signs of insects such as lady beetles and lacewings and their larvae as they are natural enemies of aphids. Plant a variety of flowers and herbs in your garden to encourage beneficial insect populations. (1) You can also wash off aphids from plants by spraying water early in the day. Repeat till the plants are free of pests. If none of these methods work, you can spray insecticidal soap or neem oil as an organic last resort. Your peas may also be plagued