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Peas

Peas are a high-yielding crop that will help you maximize your space. They can be grown in row gardens, raised beds, and containers. Peas also have the added benefit of being nitrogen fixers, so they’ll make your soil healthier. Find all you need to know in our guides down below to grow and harvest your own peas, learn about various varieties and cultivars, and find tips on combating pests and diseases. New to growing peas? Start here.

Why Pea Plants Fail to Produce Pods (and How to Fix It)

A horizontal close up of pea plants with no pods.A horizontal close up of pea plants with no pods.

If you’re growing peas and the plants look healthy but fail to produce pods, there are a number of different reasons why this may happen. From lack of nutrients to excessively warm temperatures, in this guide we’ll help you figure out why your peas aren’t producing the flavorful pods and what to do about it. Read more.

How to Grow and Harvest Pea Shoots

A horizontal close up of pea shoots growing in dark, rich soil.A horizontal close up of pea shoots growing in dark, rich soil.

Pea shoots, the young and tender growing tips of pea plants, are an early spring treat with a decidedly gourmet appeal. Plus, these delicious garden greens are easy to grow and harvest, and can be part of your low waste gardening strategy. Learn how to grow and harvest pea shoots in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow ‘Sugar Daddy’ Peas

A horizontal shot of sugar snap pea pods hanging from a plant with flowers closed up.A horizontal shot of sugar snap pea pods hanging from a plant with flowers closed up.

‘Sugar Daddy’ is a wonderful sugar snap pea variety. It has the delightfully plump, juicy orbs with a sweet, herbaceous, slightly fruity flavor, minus the annoying pod strings. Plus, it’s resistant to powdery mildew. Learn all about propagating, planting, and growing ‘Sugar Daddy’ in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Snap Peas

A close up horizontal image of snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) growing in the garden pictured in light sunshine on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) growing in the garden pictured in light sunshine on a soft focus background.

Cool-weather snap peas are one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in spring. Sweet and crispy, they’ll encourage kids to eat their veggies. A short row will yield pounds of edible pods for snacks and salads, or you can grow these legumes in containers. Maximize your harvest and minimize the work with these tips.

Tips for Growing ‘Dwarf Grey’ Snow Peas

A close up horizontal image of a single Pisum sativum 'Dwarf Grey' snow pea growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of a single Pisum sativum 'Dwarf Grey' snow pea growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.

‘Dwarf Grey’ snow peas are compact and easy to grow for shoots, edible blooms, and a bounty of crisp green pods. Ideal for spring and fall planting, this cultivar yields pea shoots in just 10 to 14 days, followed by flat, tasty pods. Learn how to grow and care for ‘Dwarf Grey’ peas in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Peas

A close up horizontal image of pea pods growing in the garden, ready for harvest, fading to soft focus in the background.A close up horizontal image of pea pods growing in the garden, ready for harvest, fading to soft focus in the background.

From the traditional English shelling pea to the snap peas first introduced in 1979, peas offer home gardeners a reliable source of homegrown food and a crop to grow in the chilly months of early spring. Learn ways to enjoy the harvest and how to keep the plants productive and healthy with tips from our guide.

How to Grow Oregon Sugar Pod Peas

A close up of a pile of 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' peas.A close up of a pile of 'Oregon Sugar Pod II' peas.

Do you love those sweet, crispy sugar snap peas? Then Oregon Sugar Pod peas will blow your mind. They grow fast, don’t need support, have impressive disease resistance, and there’s that fabulous, sweet flavor and crisp texture. Bred in Oregon to create the perfect freezing pea, we’re sure you’ll call it a success.

Reasons and Fixes for Empty Pea Pods

A close up horizontal image of a wooden bowl filled with freshly shelled peas with pods scattered around on a wooden surface.A close up horizontal image of a wooden bowl filled with freshly shelled peas with pods scattered around on a wooden surface.

Who doesn’t love cracking open a pod and enjoying fresh, tasty peas? And who hasn’t experienced the horror of slicing the shell open to find a completely empty interior? What happened? Where are the seeds? This guide explains why your pea pods are empty and what you can do to fix it so you can enjoy fresh peas again.

Tips for Growing Peas Indoors

A close up horizontal image of pea pods growing on the plant pictured on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of pea pods growing on the plant pictured on a soft focus background.

Peas germinate quickly and are one of the easiest food crops to grow outdoors in the garden or a pot. But what if you want to enjoy homegrown peas year-round? Indoor gardening is the answer! It’s easy to cultivate peas indoors like other houseplants, especially when you use a grow light. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Peas in Containers

A close up horizontal image of pea plants growing in a black plastic container.A close up horizontal image of pea plants growing in a black plastic container.

Potted peas, please! These plants were practically made for container growing. Their vertical growth habit, shallow roots, and low space requirements make them easy to plant and care for. It’s easy to get started, and with little effort, you’ll be harvesting fresh peapods throughout the growing season.

How to Identify and Control Pea Weevils

A close up horizontal image of a pea weevil insect infesting a white flower pictured on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of a pea weevil insect infesting a white flower pictured on a soft focus background.

Pea weevils aren’t common home garden pests, but they pose enough of a threat to keep an eye out. The larvae burrow into the seeds on the sly and emerge in storage. We’ll cover everything you need to know about these insects, including effective strategies useful for preventing and controlling infestations. Read more.

All About Edible Pod Peas

A close up horizontal image of a ready to harvest sugar snap pea growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of a ready to harvest sugar snap pea growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.

Plant peas with edible pods in your garden to yield an abundant supply of sweet, fresh-from-the-vine snacks and salad ingredients. Both snap peas and snow peas thrive in cool spring and fall weather and are easy to care for. Learn about edible pod peas to grow in your veggie garden or containers here. Read more.

17 of the Best Shelling Pea Varieties to Grow in Your Garden

A close up horizontal image of pods split open to reveal the peas inside, growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus green background.A close up horizontal image of pods split open to reveal the peas inside, growing in the garden pictured on a soft focus green background.

Grow a bumper crop of shelling peas to eat and freeze when you choose the best variety for your home garden. Different types of English peas offer early harvest, heat tolerance, or short vines. One hybrid produces 13 seeds per pod and others are purple! Learn more about 17 top shelling peas to plant in our roundup.

How to Plant and Grow Snow Peas

A close up horizontal image of snow peas in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.A close up horizontal image of snow peas in the garden pictured on a soft focus background.

Snow peas are cool-weather vegetables that even beginning gardeners can succeed with. They taste great in stir fries and salads, and veggie-hating kids love to eat them fresh from the vine.This guide shares growing tips for top yields, picks for the best varieties, and recipes for enjoying snow peas in your cooking.