Did you ever have the chance to shell freshly harvested peas as a kid?
It’s so fun! Each one hides its contents like little prizes earned from all the nurturing you provided through the growing season.
Well, if you didn’t have that experience in childhood, there’s still time to make up for that as an adult. And the best part is – a garden isn’t even necessary to enjoy it!
Sneak a few fresh, sweet peas into your mouth when no one is looking. We won’t tell.
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Sugar snaps and snow peas don’t even need shelling; they can be added to the menu directly after harvesting with nothing but a rinse in between.
Planting and growing any of these in containers is ridiculously easy, and we’re going to cover it all. You’ll be a potted pea planting pro by the time you’re finished!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Getting StartedSince they have a small root system, you don’t need a very spacious vessel to pot peas. This is good news for those who are planting a balcony, patio, deck, or porch garden. They’ll fit right in.
What’s great about this method is that a smaller pot or planter, supports, sunlight, water, and healthy soil are really all you need to begin.
Why Grow Peas in Containers?Because of their naturally vertical growth habit, peas will produce a lot of food within a small footprint.
Based on my own experience – and of course, depending on the variety that you choose – 20 plants can be grown in four window boxes along a fence, yielding enough peas for several meals.
A few more can provide a big enough harvest to can or freeze for later, if you have the space.
Some varieties, known as bush types, don’t
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