

Sugar snap peas should be planted 1 to 2 inches apart and then thinned out to 3 to 4 inches apart, so if you have a very successful show of seedlings, you will have to thin them out more than average. As long as you can provide these three key needs and regular waterings, peas should be able to thrive in your garden with minimal attention. Bushy varieties need space to spread out because they form clumps that do not like being crowded.

Vine varieties of peas need to be planted next to a trellis, fence or stakes so that they have something to grab onto as they climb.
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Sugar snap peas require full sun, well-worked soil that is organic-rich soil and space to spread out. Do not plant all the seeds that you purchase at once, but just a few at a time so that you can replant in rounds throughout the growing season and always have plants at different stages of growth to harvest from. Pea plants do not do well with transplanting, so it is essential that the garden space or container that they are in is able to provide for their growing and nutrient needs. Peas are best grown from seed, so it is always the best idea to decide where you are going to plant and grow your peas and then stick to that site. Once you have decided what type of pea plants to grow, from snap to snow to vine to bush, learn these basics and get started. There are a few basics that hold true for every variety of pea plant that you are interested in growing, so as soon as you understand those basics you can begin growing your own pea crop. As long as you provide peas with the things that they need anyone can be a pro at growing peas. Peas are one of the easiest vegetables to grow from seed that you can choose from, and they constantly give you something to harvest.

And this season we’re learning the basics to growing sugar snap peas! If you are looking for a great plant for kids to get involved in, you have to try growing sugar snap peas. We love being able to grow new things each season.
