Peas come in two heights: bush peas and climbing peas. All benefit from some kind of support. ... Climbing peas may reach 6 to 8 feet tall and they need a sturdy trellis. Peas climb with 1" tendrils that they wrap around anything that's less than about a quarter inch.

Can peas grow without a trellis?

Provide a trellis or pole to support the pea vines. Peas can be grown without support; however, they will grow and produce much better with support. Cultivate gently to avoid harming the fragile roots.

How do you support peas in a raised bed?

Pea Plant Support Options

Place stakes every few feet behind your peas and string a sturdy cotton twine along the middle and tops of the stakes. The twine is an adequate pea plant support. You may find some vines climbing the stakes. Old farm fencing or chicken wire is another means of supporting pea plants.