Once you’ve eaten your first batch of peas freshly picked from your own garden, you’ll never look for them in the freezer cabinet again! Find out how to get started with this guide from Grow Your Own magazine
Although relatively unfussy, peas prefer a rich, moisture-retentive, neutral to alkaline soil, which has had plenty of organic matter (compost or well-rotted manure) dug into it. Ideally, the plot will be well-drained, and in an open, sunny spot. Diligent preparation is imperative to help the plants through extended periods of hot weather, which they dislike, especially at flowering time.
If you are especially concerned about soil quality, a bean trench is a good idea: simply dig out a trench 90cm wide and 60cm deep, and use a fork to break up the soil at the bottom. Scatter over organic matter, then replace the soil and add pelleted poultry manure (1 handful per metre). The trench should be left to settle for a fortnight before legumes are planted.
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