Once peas have reached 5-8cm (2-3in) in height and their tendrils begin to reach out for support, place stakes next to plants. To grow an early crop, try sowing seeds in a length of old guttering ...
"In dry, light soils the seeds should be planted about four centimetres deep," he says. "Peas need warm soil to grow and good spacing for adequate sunlight. Their root nodules contain bacteria ...
As more and more people turn to plant-based food, they are hoping to produce a more planet-friendly, home-grown alternative to importing soya beans. Peas are high in protein, but it is hard to ...