Sowing peas begins in March with cold-resistant varieties. Find out everything about the right technique for successfully sowing climbing peas. From preparation to accurate laying to protection from uninvited guests.
How do I sow climbing peas correctly?
For the successful sowing of peas in March, the soil should be humus, nutrient-rich and calcareous. Dig grooves 5-6 cm deep, place the seeds at 3-4 cm intervals and cover them with soil. Provide climbing aid to climbing varieties and protect the plants with a net.
Meticulous preparation creates optimal conditions
Place pea seeds directly in the bed soil. Before that happens, there are a few simple preparations to make. Choose a bed the previous year in which no other legumes had previously been grown. Here you can incorporate good garden compost.
Prefer a location with the following requirements:
- sunny to partially shaded location
- humous, nutrient-rich soil, calcareous and fresh
- ideal is a pH value of 6.0 to 8.0
On the day of sowing, loosen the soil thoroughly and remove weeds and stones. Compost is no longer incorporated. Instead, a dose of rock dust effectively prevents fungal diseases; either raked flatly or later sprinkled into the seed grooves.
Trellis for tall growing varieties
The vast majority of pea varieties require climbing aid. Wire mesh (€9.00 on Amazon), stretched between two stakes in the middle of the bed, has proven to be effective. A natural appearance is created by tufts of brushwood stuck into the ground in a row.
This is how the distance and sowing depth are correct
Peas are a popular vegetable, not only among children and adults. Animals in the garden are also after it. In addition to adequate planting distance, the appropriate sowing depth plays a central role. This is how you properly plant the pea seeds in the bed:
- Use the handle of the rake to make grooves 5-6 cm deep
- the row spacing is 40 cm
- The planting distance of the seeds is 3-4 cm
- press the soil a little and water well
The peas should not be further than 20 cm away from the trellises. We recommend covering the sowing, including the climbing aids, with protective nets until the plants have grown to a height of 10 cm.
Tips & Tricks
You increase the germination of pea seeds by allowing the seeds to soak in lukewarm chamomile tea for about 2 hours before sowing. You can safely sort out the seeds that float on the surface. Even the most careful laying will not encourage them to germinate.
