Pea (Early) Spring Vegetable Seeds

Sow your spring pea seeds from early spring (March-April) once the soil has warmed slightly. For extended harvests, make successive sowings every 2-3 weeks through late spring. If the weather has been mild in late winter, you can begin sowing as early as late February under cloches for even earlier crops. Make sure you provide stakes, pea netting, or canes for the vines to climb, which improves air circulation and makes harvesting easier. Install supports at sowing time to avoid disturbing roots later and guide young shoots onto the framework as they develop.

Spring peas such as avola peas are typically ready to harvest 12-14 weeks after sowing, usually from June onwards. Pick the pods regularly when they're plump and well-filled for the sweetest flavour. Frequent harvesting encourages the plants to produce more pods and extends your cropping period throughout the summer.

Yes, Avola spring pea seeds thrive in containers, as the plant has a compact habit, making it ideal for patio pots. Use a deep pot, at least 30cm, with good drainage, and provide support for climbing vines. Choose quality multipurpose compost and position containers in a sunny spot, watering regularly as container-grown plants dry out more quickly than those in open ground.