Peas can climb. Depending on the variety, they grow up to 180 cm high. To protect them from wind, a climbing aid is essential. You can construct the practical support within a short time using simple means.
Which climbing aids are suitable for peas?
A trellis for peas can consist of natural materials such as wooden branches, a simple trellis, wire mesh or a clump of plants. The respective construction should be adapted to the height and biomass of the pea plants.
Simple wooden trellis – naturally beautiful
Who says that a climbing aid for peas should be limited to its practical function? You are welcome to enrich the visual appearance of the kitchen garden. The project is a success thanks to the natural building material wood.
- save the cuttings from the last tree trimming until the peas are sown
- Stick strong branches into the ground next to the seed grooves
- For taller growing varieties, place two rows of brushwood opposite each other that lean against each other
Alternatively, drive two thick branches into the ground at the ends of the planting row. Nail another rod across the top and bottom. Then attach sisal cords (€6.00 at Amazon) and the natural climbing aid for peas is ready.
How wire mesh is transformed into a climbing structure
Some pea varieties develop significant biomass before harvest. They require a more stable construction. If there is still wire mesh left over from the last fence construction, use the material for a climbing aid.
- A correspondingly high and wide piece of wire mesh is stretched between 2 stable posts
- Less vigorous pea varieties find support on a large-mesh net without tearing it
- Plastic ribbon or cable ties serve as fastening material
Where there is no bed available to plant peas in, a large bucket serves as a growing area. In this case, simply convert the classic climbing aid for roses. Obelisk, pyramid or round arch shapes allow the pea plants to climb decoratively.
This is how a clump of plants finds enough support
If you prefer to grow your peas indoors, we recommend planting them in small clumps of five as clumps. If the variety thrives higher than 40 cm, place a richly branched branch in the middle. The young plants gratefully use it to climb up.
Tips & Tricks
Always pulling climbing aids for peas straight through the bed seems quite static in the long run. If the climbing structure runs diagonally, this simple design variant immediately provides a visual change.
