How Do You Grow Peas In Containers?
Fresh peas taste so much crisper and sweeter than frozen or canned peas, they’re like eating treats instead of vegetables. You can grow peas in a small space such as a patio, deck, balcony or rooftop garden using containers. Containers are an easy low-maintenance way to grow vegetables since they make soil preparation simple, and they’re easier to keep weeded than a large open vegetable garden. Depending on your climate, you may be able to grow several crops of peas in a year. Many varieties of peas have crisp sweet pods that you can eat along with the peas. They can be eaten fresh, or used in a stir-fry or salad. Choose pea seeds that have a compact growth habit and a quick maturity rate. Many bush pea varieties are suitable for containers. Pick out large containers that are at least 6 inches deep. You can find big, inexpensive plastic pots in many home and garden stores, or you can reuse pots that other plants came in. Depending on how much space you have and how many pea plants you
