All About Growing Peas

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Peas come in compact and long-vined varieties, and have even more variation in their pod and seed characteristics. When growing peas, chose those that match your soil conditions and complement your other cultivars.
Peas come in compact and long-vined varieties, and have even more variation in their pod and seed characteristics. When growing peas, chose those that match your soil conditions and complement your other cultivars.
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An excellent source of iron, fiber and vitamin C, peas are a great addition to many meals. Toss them into your favorite stir-fry, simmer them into a soup, or just eat them raw.
An excellent source of iron, fiber and vitamin C, peas are a great addition to many meals. Toss them into your favorite stir-fry, simmer them into a soup, or just eat them raw.

(For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits, visit our Crop at a Glance collection page.)

It’s early spring, you’re putting in a garden, and you’ve already decided you’ll be growing peas. To help you achieve a successful harvest, here are a few recommendations and tips.

Types of Peas to Try

Vine length varies from one variety to another, and long-vined peas need a taller trellis than compact varieties. Both compact and long-vined varieties are available in the following four types, which vary in pod and seed characteristics. See the Crop at a Glance chart for more information.

Snap peas are eaten whole, and both the crunchy pod and the peas inside taste sweet. Snap peas yield more food per square foot than the other types.

  • Published on Dec 24, 2008
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