Pea Seeds (Meteor)

Meteor is a first early variety that is well suited to exposed plots or container growing. It may be one of the most winter-hardy of all pea plants, and can be sowed as early as Autumn. The low growing vines produce abundant crops of small but well-filled pods. Meteor is a rounded seed variety and can grow to a height of 35-45cm, so they won’t need much support.

Sowing & Spacing:
Sow March to June. Sow directly outside in a well prepared seed bed in trenches 5cm deep and 15cm wide. The seeds should be spaced evenly in the trench about 3-5cm apart. Low growing but will need some climbing support.

Seeds - 100 per pack

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Peas will grow in most reasonable soil. They don’t require any nitrogen fertiliser, as they take in nitrogen from the air via bacteria in their roots. If adding a general fertiliser use one that is low in nitrogen.

Peas are usually sown direct into the soil, but can be transplanted from modules. If sowing in modules sow 1-3 seeds per module.

Seeds can be sown from March and can continue until mid-June. Earlier sowings usually give the best yields, but sowing in May/June can be useful if you want an early autumn crop.

Pea varieties vary widely in their growth height. Tall varieties can grow 1.5-2m high, with dwarf varieties growing up to 1m or less.

Tall varieties are best grown in rows 1m or more apart and supported with netting or sticks.

Dwarf varieties are usually grown in blocks allowing 25cm between rows, with a simple support around the edge of the bed.

Sow seeds 3–5cm apart at 2cm depth. Ensure the seed is in moist soil in order to absorb sufficient water for germination.

If you have sown in modules they are ready to transplant when they are around 10cm high. Follow the same spacing as mentioned above depending on varieties.

To ensure a good yield make sure the soil doesn’t dry out when the plants are flowering.

Peas need support. An effective support is to run lengths of chicken wire between posts with rows of peas on either side. You can also use “peasticks” (small branches of any hedgerow tree).