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- The sowing of sugar peas - almost a picnic
- Sowing: When, where and how
- Small tricks from experienced gardeners
- The most proven varieties among the sugar peas
- Tips & Tricks
The sowing of sugar peas - almost a picnic
Crunchy, fresh and reminiscent of childhood times - sugar peas have always been popular. It costs little time and effort and it can really be done by any beginner!
Sowing: When, where and how
The cultivation of sugar peas takes place from mid-April. The sugar peas germinate most effectively at a temperature of 18 ° C. Sugar peas can be sown until August at the latest.
Sugar peas love a well-loosened and deep soil. Therefore, the soil should be dug about 25 cm deep before sowing. In a warm, fresh to moist and nutrient-rich substrate, the sugar peas feel most comfortable.
The sugar peas are placed either in groups at a distance of 20 to 30 cm to each other or individually at a distance of 2 to 5 cm about 2 cm deep in the ground. All you have to do is create a groove in the bed and put the seeds in there. Then the soil is lightly pressed and poured.
Small tricks from experienced gardeners
Are you one of the impatient gardeners who can not expect the sprouting of bedding plants? If so, you should let the sugar peas swell in lukewarm water for one day before sowing. Do not shy away from the effort, you can also germinate it. The first green shoots will appear much faster through this preliminary work.
Sugar peas need a climbing aid from a size of about 15 cm, which gives them support. In order not to damage the later root system, the climbing aid should be put into the ground right at the beginning of sowing.
Shortly after sowing, hungry birds are often not far ... They like the seeds and germs to feed. Protect the plants as a precaution with a net in front of the birds.
The most proven varieties among the sugar peas
Here are several varieties that have proven themselves over the years and ensure good crop yields:
Tips & Tricks
In order to enjoy fresh sugar peas throughout the summer, it is advisable to carry out sowing several times. By the beginning of August, a reseeding can take place every two weeks.