How to Grow Peas

In this video I'll show you how to grow peas. Snap peas, shelling peas, and snow peas.

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[juaba]

It's crazy how many times I walk in from the garden wondering (for example) 'can I plant potatoes? can I plant peas?' And BOOM there's a video from you!!! thanks Brian, xo from zone 9b

[ladycobra]

I want to take a moment to give you a big heartfelt thank you. You are such a great teacher. I have had to start decreasing the number of people I follow because most have gotten away from teaching and become part of the "day in the life" and "look at what I have" content creators which is not a lot of help for a newbie gardner like myself. You have stayed true to what makes you a great content creator and I really appreciate that mindset and appreciate you more than words can say. You have taught me a lot and I am still learning from you. Please Please never change.

[PaullaWells]

Peas are definitely one of those things I wish I liked. That said, next year I'm planning on growing veggies for senior citizens who often are unable to have things like fresh veggies due to various reasons. I love the flowers peas put on so to it's a win win to grow these.

[johnlord]

When you grow your peas, take a little time .... As you have growing pea pods, you will have longer sprouts and leaves. When the pods are half-grown, pinch off the sprouts and leaves above the pods. This gives all the energy into the pods for growth and sugars. When getting around to harvesting the peas, don't forget to snap off the rest of the non-woody portions of all other sprouts, and the pea leaves. The sprouts and leaves (steamed w garlic and soy sauce) makes a fabulous salad to eat along with your pea pods.

[margaretderen]

Thank you for the timely reminder. I went right out and planted my snow peas. Will send good energy your way when harvesting. 😄

[sharibc]

Thanks for the needed tips! I tried growing peas this summer. They came out and then died because of the heat. I know better now and will plant early next year!

[michellecolledge]

Never tasted a fresh pea. Growing now and I have flowers that I have pollinated with an electric toothbrush. Can't wait to try one.

[pdet]

I just pick ours today. Shelling peas. I live in a cold climate looking forward for tonight’s dinner

[Swede-mq]

I’ve never had truly fresh peas. I’m really looking forward to a spring harvest. Thanks for the timely tips! 🌺

[virginiatibbetts]

Tulle is what I use after watching hours of Robbie and Gary’s Garden on YouTube. She has so many wonderful hacks. It not only keeps birds out but it has discouraged the squirrels as well. Fingers crossed it continues. Nice thing is you want water right through it unlike row cloth, which I use as well.

[kristinamurphy]

Almost all of my peas are volunteer transplants this year. When I was seed starting a couple of weeks ago I knocked over the tray of prepared soil and an open package of pea seeds. I swept it all up and put it back in the bucket and when I started my next round of seeds I found most of the peas had germinated. So, threw them in some peat pots under my grow lights and they're flourishing. I'll be putting them in their final containers this weekend and I can't wait to try my first fresh pea.

[kellycook]

I buried watermelon rind then planted the pea seeds and they are doing really well!! The moisture from the watermelon really helped it germinate and as it decomposes it acts as fertilizer. I did it again for another bed and boom, same results!!

[greggm.]

Trying snap peas this year in zone 5. Thank you for taking the time making this video….. Very Helpful!

[Lynn-khrs]

I'm so glad you covered peas. I love fresh peas and as a kid shelled peas that either came from my parents garden or the farmer's market. Mom used to tell me I'd get sick from eating so many raw peas (never happened). When snow peas became so popular sugar snap & shelling peas seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth unless you grew them yourself. ;-(

[jenniferjsaracino]

Expecting our first frost tonight, got the flower bulbs in today and garlic last week. Will continue to build garden beds as the winter approaches and hope to be ready for spring planting

[pobo]

My best and sweetest crop of shell peas were peas that got snowed on. Loved them.

[lisakruger]

This will be my first year growing peas. We love peace, and I can't wait to taste the difference you talked about from home grown peas! Thanks for the tips!!

[MindfulLivingA]

Great video! I am just starting to plant my snow peas outdoors in my area. Thanks for the tips! 😊

[wingandaprayer]

Literally just built a chicken wire trellis for my 5 containers full of peas! Thanks for providing the answer as to why my bottom of my oldest plants are turning brown...too much heat (in FL zone 10A). The cool weather we had was great, but now we are back in the high 80s so I planted some peas on the "shady" side of the shed to see if that will help. Keep those videos coming Brian! Learning more from you every day!

[robingreany]

Love my snow peas and have them planted right now. ❤