Not the right time yet — plan to start in June, about 1 month away.
Growing Calendar
This month: May
Plan ahead for this crop
- •Check growing conditions
- •Prepare for next stage
Watch Out For
Mice eat seeds
protect early sowings with wire mesh or start in pots and transplant once seedlings are established
Powdery mildew in dry weather
water at the base regularly and choose mildew-resistant varieties for later sowings
Pick pods regularly to keep plants producing
leaving mature pods on the plant signals it to stop flowering
Grown Organically
Every method in this guide works with natural systems — no synthetic chemicals, no shortcuts.
Read our approachCommon Questions
About growing Peas in the UK
When should I sow peas in the UK?
Sow peas from February under glass or March–June outdoors. Autumn sowings (October–November) of hardy varieties overwinter for an earlier spring crop. Avoid sowing in cold, waterlogged soil.
Do peas need support?
Yes — most pea varieties are climbers and need support from day one. Use canes, twiggy sticks, netting or a trellis. Even dwarf varieties benefit from some support to keep pods off the ground.
Why are my pea plants yellow?
Yellowing pea plants often indicate nitrogen deficiency (unusual, as peas fix their own nitrogen), waterlogging, or pea moth damage. Check the roots are healthy and the soil drains freely.
How do I know when peas are ready to harvest?
Harvest peas when the pods are plump and well-filled but still bright green. Pick regularly — leaving pods on the plant signals it to stop producing. Mangetout and sugarsnap types are harvested earlier when flat or just filling.
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