Growing Sugar Snap Peas Trellis

The Missouri Botanical Garden recommends staking sugar snap peas or growing them on a trellis. But unless you enjoy climbing on things to harvest them, limit your trellises and teepees to a more manageable 6 feet, and let the vines flop down when they reach the top.

Do I need to trellis sugar snap peas?

Trellis or support system. Snap peas need to climb to grow, so you need to have a support system in place. Pea trellises are widely available at garden centers, but I used an upside down tomato cage and it worked extremely well.

How do you trellis sugar snap peas?

To make a sugar snap pea trellis from gabions, stack several empty gabions on top of each other and fasten them together with zip ties. Place the stack in the garden and secure it to the ground with four wooden or metal stakes. Plant your sugar snap pea seeds around the stack, and you have yourself a distinct trellis.

Do sugar snap peas climb up a trellis?

Climbing varieties can reach six to eight feet in height and should be trellised. Since the pea tendrils will wrap around supports about 1/4-inch in diameter, add twine, string, small wire mesh or netting to the trellis to help them climb.

Do sugar snap peas need a lot of water?

Peas need about an inch of water a week, and weeds should be removed so that they don't compete with the peas. When watering, avoid wetting the foliage if possible to avoid disease.

How far apart plant snap peas on trellis?

Plant pea seeds about one-inch deep, and two inches apart in rows. Space rows anywhere from one to two feet apart.

What kind of trellis for sugar snap peas?

Peas climb with 1" tendrils that they wrap around anything that's less than about a quarter inch. String, twine, trellis netting or wire mesh with a grid no less than 1" square, all work well. For highest yield, plant peas on both sides of the trellis.

Do snap peas like sun or shade?

Do peas need full sun to grow? For best results, peas need at least six to eight hours of full sun exposure daily. Pea plants will tolerate partial shade (especially in the hottest part of the day), but they will grow slower.

Are sugar snap peas pole or bush?

They are deliciously sweet tossed into salads or cooked in stir-fries. Some claim that they are best munched right off the pea plants. Sugar Daddy snap peas are a hardy cool-season crop. They aren't picky about maintenance and, since they are bush-type vines, they can grow with a small trellis or without one.

What month do you plant sugar snap peas?

In the fall, plant sugar snap peas in the last 8 to 10 weeks before the first expected frost to guarantee a plentiful harvest. Or, you can also provide cover such as a hoop house or cold frame to keep them growing well into winter. Peas love cool weather.

Do sugar snap peas need pruning?

While peas do not require much pruning, many people harvest small amounts of pea tendrils or shoots. Tender and tasty, these bits of young plants are an edible and delicious addition to salads or other culinary delights.

How many rows of peas are on a trellis?

Use a hoe and create 2 rows, one on each side of your support structure. The row should be about 1 inch deep. Scatter the seeds at the bottom of the row. Use 4-6 seeds for every foot of row that you are planting.

Should you fertilize sugar snap peas?

Plant Care Fertilizing: Peas generally need little or no fertilizer when grown in soil. If grown in a container, a light dose of a fertilizer for fruiting plants, such as 5-10-10 may be applied early in their growth.

How Big Should sugar snap peas be before harvesting?

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Where do sugar snap peas grow best?

Where possible select a sunny site to sow your sugar snap seeds. While sugar snap peas can grow in partial shade, they'll be sweeter and more productive when grown in full sun. Sugar snap peas prefer well drained soil so raised beds and pot works brilliantly.

What should not be planted next to snap peas?

Just as there are good companion plants to grow with peas, there are also plants that will inhibit your peas from growing properly. Alliums like onions, garlic, and chives stunt the growth of peas. Avoid planting peas and alliums in the same garden beds.

What happens if peas are planted too close together?

A: Pea plants should be spaced 1-2 inches apart. Peas can grow well when spaced close together, so don't be afraid to pack them in a little. If you do plant them this close together, space rows several feet apart. Over-planting reduces air circulation and makes your plants more susceptible to mildew.

How long do sugar snap peas take to grow?

Peas grow very fast and you can harvest anywhere from 6-8 weeks after planting. Nothing tastes better than fresh sugar snap peas right out of the garden. They make a perfect snack, just pick and eat.

How deep of a container do I need for sugar snap peas?

You will need a container which is at least 14 inches wide and 14 inches deep but the bigger the better and you can certainly grow more than one plant per container as long as you keep them well spaced. Fill your container with a good quality potting mix and sow peas 1 inch apart.

Do snap peas like coffee grounds?

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