Well.... I actually :::gasp:::: suceeded in growing something other then lettuce The peas have pods with peas developing. One or two of the pods might be ready, but I am not sure.

Anyone have a method for knowing when to get them off of the plant? Also... how do I pick them off? They are growing out of what was a flower. If a picture would help ya'll know I have some

Also...how much should the pea plant produce? I am hoping for lots and lots of peas and I have about 5 or so plants producingn now with some stragglers that will probably make it. What should I expect?

Thanks for any and all help

If they're snow peas, then you eat the pod and all. So pick 'em while still flat. Other types, where you need to shell the peas, pick when the pods are 'full'. Try a couple and you'll get the best size sorted pretty quick. Once the pods begin to lose colour, you've waited too long. The peas will become a bit tough and tasteless.
Keep picking and you'll encourage more flowering and more peas.

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The secret is the soil.

You won't hurt them by picking early. Pick a full looking one and give it a try. Mine rarely make it to the kitchen, they seem to disappear as fast as they come on.
The vine will keep growing if you keep picking. If you stop, the plant will have done its job and it'll shut down production. The more you get, the more you get!
Peas don't like it dry, so water regularly and deeply. Mulching helps to keep the soil cool. Another preference they have. They hate weed competition too.

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The secret is the soil.

Im glad you posted this! I was wondering the same thing. I did grow PEA peas, not snow peas. I doubt they will make it inside either. I remember planting mine on March 31 that was the last moon favorable day according to the farmer's almanac.

My SIL says the same thing, they dont make it inside!! My lit'l one and I tried a pod today, it looked fat but the peas were still pretty small....WOW they are sweet!

Someone's been picking my peas, but it's not the pods, they've been eatting the whole top of the plants.. I have seen whoooooo it is yet, but when I get my hands on them, they're not going to be pickin' too many peas after that...Grrrrrrrrr!!!!
Luckily, I planted two sets at the same time, so, I'll still get the other one.. but still it's the point of it all...
I replanted some more peas, so, maybe I'll get another crop in before summer..
It's bee so cold here, I think they'll be okay..

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Uh oh, I planted
my snow peas April 20th, they look healthy have quite a few pretty little yellow blossoms, but no peas yet. I planted them in a row ( sort of like spinach) Are they too close together? or are they doing ok for Mid-Michigan?
My only concern is that it sounds as if many of you are harvesting peas now. I no longer have the packet
I have been picking spinach for a month. Yummm

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Thanks Wheezie that makes me feel better.
How dissapointing to lose your garden peas

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