Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy, is a saying that comes to my mind when we planting garden peas.
They are just simple, easy growing veggies that just have a whole bunch of character, and are super delicious to eat.
We have just planted another batch of garden peas, yip-pea.
Using the grow pots, we sowed the pea seeds and have kept them on the kitchen window sill, so that they get the perfect amount of afternoon sun. My daughter and I have had the same week day morning routine for ages; when she sits on the kitchen counter to have a cup of tea (and coffee for me), giving us a few minutes together before the manic rush begins. Now with the peas in reach, we get to watch the growth process of the peas together and see how the seeds become little shoots as they pop through the soil. With a bit of mischievousness she gives them all a gentle mist of water with the eco spritzer, but honestly it is quite entertaining.
Once your peas have become little plants they are ready to be transplanted, find a good spot for them in your veggie patch or garden box, so that they can continue to mature and develop their pea pods. We have a patch waiting for them, just for peas, lettuces and beans, as these veggies all grow well together. We also grow nasturtiums in the same area, as insects seem to enjoy the flowers more than the veggies, thankfully. No types of onions or garlic must be planted with your peas.
Pea plants love the sun but don’t like our scorching summer heat (I don’t blame them), so cooler weather is more suited for them to grow in, the ideal time for planting peas is late summer or beginning of autumn. They can take a couple of months to grow & mature fully from seeds to when you can harvest the pea pods, so a little bit of patience is needed. This is why we plant other veggies with them so that you can harvest different veggies at different times, while your pea pods develop. As your pea plant is growing, the tendrils like to wind around things, so it’s best to make a little trellis which they can attach to and climb. Your trellis does not have to be fancy, just purposeful to support them. This is another fun, creative project we will do together but will definitely get Dads helping hand with this one too.
Have you ever tried munching on the peas tendrils (those little curly shoots that love to curl and twine), or the young pea shoots or leaves, simply delicious. They can all be eaten raw or cooked, but I definitely prefer them freshly picked and raw.
We get so excited when they ready for harvesting. We just love searching for the pea pods, and to find the hidden sweet little green peas inside.
We just can’t wait....there goes being patient.
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