Growing Peas In Containers

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@annapetrosian6696]

Do u sell seeds

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@annapetrosian6696 Hi Anna, I do sell a few microgreen seeds on Amazon. :-)

[@jimmcdowell9017]

I’m not a pea grower as my dad was, but if I were, it’s astounding what an 8 minute video could do to assist in harvesting a crop such as peas. Keep em comin!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Jim, super appreciated! :-)

[@StillOofing1]

Astouding?

[@Jeff_PNW]

We absolutely love homegrown peas! 😋 Last year I planted them successively late Winter through mid Fall & easily got 4 full crops. After eating them fresh all summer I still had a whole shelf of them in my freezer. Oh, tomato cages work well for supporting bush varieties & would probably work great in pots or grow bags.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on, that's how it's done! Not just one crop and they are finished....grow and plant them successively, all season long (weather permitting). Tomato cages.....of course! Brilliant. !

[@vidadr]

Tomato cages are too expensive for me. Instead I cut down invasive saplings in my backyard and tie them together with jute twine.

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

Peas a favorite here!! I’m doing a fall crop now. (Zone 9b). So crunchy good, some never even make it into the house. Farm to mouth gardening!! I’m direct sowing all after watching this. Last spring many of my transplants did not grow...can’t have that!

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Thank you much, these tips are so helpful. Im growing peas for the first time this year and like the bamboo teepee for pots.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Adra, best of luck! 🙂

[@gblyndensrandomreviews]

Good job sir! I am getting back into growing peas again this year and this is the route I picked over the weekend. My plan is to make videos highlighting my journey.

[@bluewolf4915]

Great tips. I started mine indoors and transplanted them yesterday in wicking containers. I'm also going to plant more seeds in the pots for successive harvests.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's awesome Kevin! Love it when people do successive cropping so that they are never without! :-)

[@brandywvstrong9673]

Grow bags are a great investment 🥬🫐🍅

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Most definitely. The plants love them and winter storage is a breeze!!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you for sharing this video! I garden too and I’m trying to research all the things I can grow in containers. This is very helpful. Thanks for teaching me something new. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow our gardens and our KZbin channels!

[@user-if6wu3wg1r]

I just planted peas for the first time in containers recently. Only a couple weeks since planting and the plants are already a good 6 inches tall. Can't wait to harvest some fresh peas.

[@melanieallen8980]

Inspiring! perfect time in Sydney Australia for planting!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Melanie, best of luck with the Peas!!

[@WaddaWorld]

Really great advice here. I really like this channel. Alot of stuff I know and alot more that I dont. I trust this man. The information here are things you can take to the bank.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for that! Appreciate the kind words. 🙂

[@shadeofheresy]

I grow them from seed in a piece of guttering that's a metre long. I just make a trench and push the whole lot out in one go. It helps avoid transplant shock.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Perfect! Love it.

[@Donna_G]

Last time I grew peas, I grew a bush variety. When I first planted the seeds, I did not protect the seeds even though they were planted deep enough. The quail stole all of them; so, I planted more and covered the seeds with double layer of chicken wire slightly raised so that the quail couldn't reach the soil with their beaks. The second planted did grow; but, by then, it had warmed up. I was able to harvest some peas; but, not really enough. When I lived in Oakville, WA, the summers were not nearly as hot as they are over here. I could plant peas; or, anything. If there were quail around, they never bothered my garden. I filled my freezer with lots of peas, beans, squash, and corn.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, it's one those few crops where us cold weather growers have a slight advantage! :-)

[@Kellibel]

I am trying peas in containers this fall. Excited to see how they do!

[@Kellibel]

I tried some transplant with innoculent to help with transplant shock. It didn’t help. Most of them died but the ones I planted from seed are thriving

[@tompatchak8706]

I’ve done peas for the last 2 years. We had an ok harvest last year. The kids ate them as the popped out. This year though, I just threw a bunch of seeds in different spots. Front yard I have a few in a half wine barrel thing, with flowers in front, just cuz. In back yard I have 4 plants in a tight container. I didn’t think all 4 seeds would sprout. Slow start but holy cow are they taking off!! I use a cheap tomato cage as support and will probably get a second one for on the top. The kids are excited to have more

[@SpiceyKy]

Omg. I saw the notification but didn't realize it was a premiere. About to watch now.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Spicey, enjoy! :-)

[@GardenIdeas01]

I like to eat pea it very delicious when i fried with beef , last year i have planting a few but was fail after i watched your good video i will try this year , thanks for sharing to us such informative

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Raw, stir fry, everything...Peas are the best!

[@Michael-es4dt]

i planted my peas a few days ago and got my first seedling today!!! so exciting

[@Michael-es4dt]

i just got home from school and another one has popped up while i was gone!!!!!! i love growing plants so much

[@nigl2807]

Thanks for a very informative detailed video. Pea season incoming over there :)

[@emylytle7149]

I have 4-6 growing on my raised bed and love it finally I have some to sauté this year! Thanks for this great advice Jeff, I need to add more compost in cuz the lettuce and beans aren’t doing well or fast enough for me to harvest 😂👩‍🌾👍 yet, tonite we have rain and the next few days zone 9b. Wonderful weather 👩‍🌾😊👍 thanks for your advice and great work 😊👩‍🌾♥️

[@robertoalvarez2935]

you said one pea plant per gallon so theoretically I could use a gallon grow bag? I may try this because I have a ton of one gallon pots with no plans

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Heck yeah....if you have the space for them to climb, you could probably grow two in a gallon! :-)

[@lyndajordan6479]

Thank you for this information, very informative.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Lynda, thanks for watching!

[@kimkearney5914]

I started some peas in Feb, zone 10A, so it gets really hot. They had a few peas that were awesome but then they turned yellow and died. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Thinking about trying this pea container gardening in a spot that only gets morning Sun so it won't get overly hot. Otherwise I need to wait until it cools off a bit. Thanks for the info.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Very smart Kim. Let them get all their sun in the morning... I think you'll do way better with that strategy.

[@GardenIdeas01]

I like pea , happy gardening

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@GardenIdeas01 Peas are the best!

[@jillstover8782]

Thanks for this one I grow container peas😄

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Jill, best of luck this year!!

[@stephenmoberg8807]

I use 3” peat pots with 3-4 seeds per, then transplant directly to avoid any shock - simple.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice Stephen! If it's not broke, don't fix it!

[@R2D6_10]

my first thought for the vertical support was, why not an upside down tomato cage?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If you can get one big enough, for sure! Lots of peas grow higher than 3 feet though....

[@R2D6_10]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms oooh good to know! Gonna try my first today!

[@DarklightTarot]

Do they need to be tied to the support? Just wondering. In the past some of mine just drooped..... not sure if I did something wrong. Great video, thanks.

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

Thanks for this. Mine started off strong and then browned and petered out. I think they aren't getting enough moisture in the soil.

[@clairwilliams4093]

I really enjoyed this video. Because of space I am doing intercropping. Does anyone know what plants grow well with peas? Also, can I trim them to keep them shorter? I can't really have them growing taller than about 3'. Thanks for all the info!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Clair! Peas grow with almost anything....beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers. potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries and turnips. Just no onions and no garlic.

[@jeil5676]

I just accidentally left a whole packet of sugar sprint bush snap peas outside in the rain. I guess I've got to plant them all now. Was wondering if bush peas need staking or not. I'm in toronto and its very early with maybe lots more frosty nights but I might as well try these seeds out since it would be a total loss if I didnt.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I don't stake my bush beans, but bush peas always flop over on me, so I do stake those ones.

[@StephStruble]

I'm going to go over to FB and try to find you there as well. Loved your vid and subbed your channel! Thank you

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Great video! Thanks so much!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for watching! :-)

[@mypointofblue5260]

Thanks for sharing!

[@martyhjertaas1060]

Nice hat!! Go Riders!!

[@rlbgardener6465]

Hey Jeff, you need to watch Huw Richards KZbin video on growing peas and transplanting, it was about a year ago great video.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I'll give it a try, thanks for the tip! :-)

[@sandrabrown6860]

What is Raw Phosphorus? Please show me the "bag" or provide a link, please 😊

[@outwest100az]

Do I bottom water as they grow? I am growing snap and asian peas thanks for a great video

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Ksam... If you can, bottom watering for containers always works great!

[@starbalt4843]

I just planted them a week ago and they are almost a foot tall. I have to plant them outside soon. Is it too soon here in NJ? I’ve been told cold is ok. I bought 5 gallon bags. How many plants per bag should I plant? I hope o got the right organic potting soil and food 🙏

[@consciousmachine413]

Don't worry, pea happy!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Love it!!!

[@swpatrice]

Thank you!

[@DuckGuy-1957]

I've got some _'Oregon Sugar Pod II'_ seeds this year, and here in NW Oregon the weather is pretty mild. (lows 30's to high 40's forecast over the next month) The Burbee catalog suggests planting them through the end of February, so I'll probably get started in a couple days. *Do you think I should soak them, or let nature decide?*

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I never soak with peas anymore.... Extra step that's just more work! :-)

[@DuckGuy-1957]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@DuckGuy-1957 no problem! Pre soaking can help with summer peas so that they can get established faster when the weather is hot... But not necessary in the spring. :-)

[@Ramen.and.Satie.]

Hi! Thanks for the video! I have planted container peas too. I was wondering if I can keep the plants year after year and keep harvesting from them? Thanks in advance! :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Tapoja....Peas aren't really perennial. So they sprout, flower, produce, then you start them all over again. :-)

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Sorry, nope...one season only.

[@janwilliams3545]

Could you tell me what brand & where you get your straw much??? I love watching you use it & I really would like to purchase some??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

GardenStraw that I buy locally here in Victoria. It really is nice stuff. Haven't found any reliable brands online though

[@janwilliams3545]

Oh darn …I was hoping; thx for your quick reply👍😊

[@nikoraviel6038]

First time growing peas from starter. Have noticed 3/4 of the plants I transplanted have transplant shock.

[@lindacano437]

I have a 10 gallon grow bag that has leftover soil mix after I did my potatoes yesterday. The mix is potting soil, vermiculite, coco coir, blood meal, used coffee grounds and bone meal. Can peas grow in this type of mix? Thanks.

[@debravogt7139]

So I have a back porch! I want to plant my peas and use the porch for the support. It is a Shady spot, but I am late planting and I live in zone 10. Sw Louisiana!. It's still doable at this point or wait til fall?

[@Patty-qd1lz]

Great video. I can't find straw. What kind of straw and where do you buy it?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The brand is called "farmstraw", usually feed stores and sometimes plant nurseries carry it.

[@Patty-qd1lz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank You.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Patty-qd1lz :-)

[@BritishWestIndian]

How much would I spend in soil mixes, fertilizer, trellis and water trying to grow a few peas?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

As much or as little as you want. With the tight soil mix, you don't need a fertilizer, trellises can be made for free, and the tiny variety of peas can produce bucket loads of them

[@kingkha5672]

SORRY! For missin' out on the live stream again as you know stuff going on and well we're warming up, time to grow more flowers to welcome spring which is super late!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey King, hope all is well!

[@shirleyk623]

Do green beans (contender and burgandy bush) require suplementary fertilizing? If yes what NPK? Thanks😄

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Shirley, I tend not to fertilize any legumes....but again, every soil is different. Conditions vary, even in the same garden!

[@shirleyk623]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks. The plants have pale and empty pods. It's hard to keep them well watered in my raised bed in Florida

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shirleyk623 Dang, I wonder if that's a water issue that's CAUSING a fertilizer issue?

[@shirleyk623]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms It must be a watering issue. I haven't fertilized them. I watered really well and got another picking of beans. It's really hard tp keep beds from drying out here in Florida even with mulching and not alot of rain.

[@Freshfrommygarden-Smita]

Peas are plants that I try to grow every year and fail... I have tried the transplant and direct sow method. They grow upto a foot tall and gradually wither and die. This spring mine grew tall enough to climb the trellis, but withered in a few days. Not sure why !!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that. What zone are you in?

[@Freshfrommygarden-Smita]

I live in South India I think that's zone 12 or 13...I'm not sure

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Freshfrommygarden-Smita I think you may need to find heat tolerant varieties to grow....that is a pretty warm region.

[@wathah323]

something at night snaps off the top of my peas, they sometimes pull on it so i see a whole steam on the ground. Any ideas?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Gotta be big animal....squirrel? Raccoon?

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Possibly possums!

[@SamytheBullFitness]

My only plant of peas suddenly started badly drying up :( we got a lot of rain..is there anything i can do to save the plant?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Do you think it got over watered?

[@SamytheBullFitness]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms When i posted a picture on Facebook Forums, i was told it's either root roth from overwatering, too small of a pot or underfertilising, i started fertilising with Neptune's Harvest Fish & Seaweed Blend Fertilizer 2-3-1, water every couple of days when dry and cut off some off the dried off leafs but doesn't seem to get better :(

[@wathah323]

Do you top the peas

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I never do Sean...I let them go as long as possible. Weather usually gets them before height does.

[@mrspuffer]

In honor of my Grandma I thought I would grow shelling peas just like she used to. I have never done it before. I'm in zone 3b and I have 3 10 gallon grow bags with peas that I started 2 last month and 1 this month. I'm afraid I was too excited and did all this too soon 😫

[@AJR-zg2py]

I live in 3b as well. I started my peas in-ground on May 2nd and they all succeeded - we had two dozen plants. On the days where it was getting a bit below 0 overnight, I covered in frost cloth and put straw mulch on top. So from personal experience peas can be started in early May and be fine in 3b. Same with leeks, celery, turnips and parsnips (which should be ready very soon!).

[@chicajato]

Using @mightycrop and twine for our pea container grow!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on, I'll have to look into that!

[@PlentitudeIsland]

Can I grow peas in a hanging basket and let them hang down ???

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely! They due curl upwards though...the peas don't WANT to grow down....but it can be done! :-)

[@krisztiannagyszeder1095]

Hi u use 50%compost 50 % coco fiber and what else i did not chatch that?

[@dancharak6300]

Where do you purchase your straw?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Dan, I get mine from a local feed barn/horse supply store.

[@dancharak6300]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms awesome. So I imagine it's cleaner? Better than the bails sold in box box stores?

[@EffSharp]

Can anyone tell me why my pea plants are losing the bottom leaves? I’m growing in a 5gallon bag, in so cal, not getting a lot of sun right now. The bottom leaves on all of them are turning brown.

[@jimrenderer6627]

Can peas be grown from a bag of store bought peas ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Often those peas haven't fully matured to a viable seed yet. Try a couple, but don't get your hopes up. Report back if it works! :-)

[@terrilizotte3971]

Mine grew

[@annapetrosian6696]

Hello handsome guiding light

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

:-)

[@wendellrobinson7174]

Please help with a Carolina Reaper plant

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sure thing Wendell, what seems to be the problem?

[@wendellrobinson7174]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Dark brown spots on the leaves. Flowers and leaves are falling off.

[@wendellrobinson7174]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you for replying

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@wendellrobinson7174 What region/zone are you in? Sounds like a watering issue..

[@StephStruble]

I dont know which Facebook is yours. There are quite a few GROW BETTER. Can you help me find it maybe?

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Very nice video. There are not enough videos on container gardening, mostly we need the minimum size pot we can grow in for peas, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers etc. The main type of foods grown in a garden. I've seen a lot of container gardening of potatoes in minimum of 5g buckets, but I 'd also like to see more mention of the size of container for growing of the same product being growing. You do a great job of mentioning soil types n amendments. We will disagree on the use of coco coir vs moss. While both are sustainable, I feel the whole processing of the coconut fibers is very labor n environmentally taxing ( using a LOT of water to process ). So we will agree to disagree. Peace to you and yours

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@olivergarcia2459]

I just wanted to be comment number 20

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Did you get it? I can't see any numbers!

[@olivergarcia2459]

I did or probably not but I really loved the video. It was very helpful

[@naomi2646]

Peas are a poor man's fertilizer I hear. So how do you use peas as a fertilizer?

[@wathah323]

F... Wabbits ate my peas

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So many rodent thieves this year!!

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Container put it up higher