Peas plants grow vertically, so they will need a trellis to climb. Harvest snap/snow peas early and often. Harvest shelling peas later in the season once peas have had a chance to grow and fill out the pods. Save pea seeds by allowing pods to fully ripen and dry out on the vine.

How do pea plants grow?

Plant your peas 1 inch deep and approximately 2 inches apart. Give them a good initial covering of compost and water lightly. Birds love to grab pea seeds right after you sow them, so provide them with a net or some other kind of covering. ... It will take 2-3 months for green peas plant to start producing pods.

How long do peas take to grow?

Most pea varieties are ready to harvest 60 to 70 days after planting. To avoid damaging the stem, use one hand to hold the pea vine and the other hand to pull off the pea pods. After picking, promptly cool peas in a cold water bath, then dry them. Eat fresh peas soon after picking for the best flavor.