Dan's Scoop on Growing Organic Peas from Saltspring Seeds Most
people who grow peas don't think of allowing them to dry on the
vine to be stored without processing until ready for use. Split
peas cook faster than unprocessed whole peas but other than that
there is no reason to not celebrate dry whole peas. They are
excellent cooked in many of the ways you would prepare lentils,
garbanzos, favas or other beans, adding a rich creamy gravy and
smoky flavour to winter dishes. Peas thrive in a well-drained
rich, sandy, alkalinesoil. Because they can rot in cold wet
ground, it is often worthwhile, especially for early plantings,
hilling up soil somewhat under pea fencing or in pea beds. Peas
will tolerate some shading. Peas are natural climbers but there
are many low growing ones that will support themselves with the
help of their neighbours. Varieties over knee-high should be
given some support or planted along a fence or trellis.
Varieties range from those with tiny round seeds to large,
rectangular ones. There i