Peas grow well across the UK when sown direct from March to June, with harvests from June to October through succession sowing. Kelvedon Wonder matures in 12-14 weeks and remains Britain's most popular garden pea variety. Peas fix their own nitrogen, so they need no feeding once established. Each 3m row yields roughly 4-5kg of pods.
Key takeaways
- Sow peas direct from March to June, with early sowings under cloches from late February in mild areas
- Succession sow every 3-4 weeks for a continuous harvest from June to October
- Peas fix nitrogen from the air, so they need no additional feeding once growing
- Support all varieties with pea sticks, netting, or trellis from the moment tendrils appear
- Avoid pea moth damage by sowing before mid-March or after mid-May to miss the June egg-laying peak
- Pick pods every 2-3 days once ready, as leaving mature pods on the plant halts production
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