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Can I grow peas in a container?
By admin | April 4, 2010
I have some peas (Pilot) to plant for October. My garden is mostly laid to lawn (kids – football – you get the picture!). Any veggies I do grow are in containers – tomatoes, chillis, carrots. Would peas be ok in a container if I grow them up against a fence for support? I’ve never grown them before so any info/advice gratefully received. Thanks.
Topics: Container Gardening | 13 Comments »
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Ever heard of "peas in a pod"?
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Yes you can grow peas in a container. Get a large enough one that you can also use a stake or even a small piece of lattice work to support them. Good Luck!
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Yes in a large Pot with a "wigwam" support of canes
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
You have the right Idea.
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
yes, i think that you would be able to grow peas in a container. i’ve been able to grow bean sprouts in a container so i would think that peas would work. =)
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
yes you can. there is no problem with it. they are easy to grow just give them something to grow on.
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
yes you can..but the yeild will be low..its not worth growing peas i find they take to long, and you dont get many
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
nice idea..maybe i’ll give it a try
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
in theory yes but you need a lot of room in order to get a decent yeild
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
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April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Absolutely!
As long as the soil is decent you should have no problems. I’ve had excellent luck for several years growing sugar snap peas in containers. My average annual yield is several gallon sized freezer bags plus whatever the neighbors and family come over and eat off of the vines.
They grow to about 7 feet tall and I support them with a pea fence but you can grow them up anything – they put out little tendrils and will grab hold of whatever they are next to.
I’ve also had luck with cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, carrots, and strawberries in containers, very easy to handle and not having to spend time weeding on the ground is wonderful!
p.s. don’t forget to pick the peas often! the seeds are natures way of telling the plant that it’s job is done, therefore stopping production
Good luck!
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
yes in a big pot
April 4th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Yes, you can easily grow peas in a container – they are really easy. Get a big container, quite deep, and just use some bamboo canes to support them. Tie them in as they grow and just wait till you can pop the peas. My kids usually plant them and then enjoy eating them fresh from the pods !!