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Pea Seeds
Pea Seeds for Sale by Gurney's
Choosing the Right Pea Varieties
When choosing pea seeds for sale, you can choose between shell pea seeds, snow pea seeds and snap pea seeds. Shell peas, also called English or garden peas, are grown for the peas or seeds, not the pods. Snow pea are eaten for the pods and harvested when the pods are flat. Snap peas are a cross between the snow pea and the garden pea. Usually the pods and immature peas are eaten raw or sautéed.
When selecting pea varieties for your garden, keep in mind that most pea varieties grow tall and need a trellis or fence to support the vines. If you have a small space, choose a compact variety with small vines. Also, some pea plants are quite ornamental with colorful tendrils, blossoms and pods. If growing peas in the ornamental landscape, these pea varieties are a good choice.
Getting Started with Pea Seeds
Peas are a cool season crop and usually planted in the spring. They can also be grown as a fall crop. Peas do not like hot weather and will stop producing when the temperatures get hot. Therefore, plan to sow pea seeds in early spring. Like other vegetables, peas like well-drained soil that's rich in organic matter and full sun.