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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONSPrepare pea planting beds in the fall by adding manure and mulch to the land. Pea roots will fix nitrogen in the soil, making it available for other plants.Sprinkle wood ashes over the soil before planting.Sow seeds outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before spring.Plant 1 inch deep (deeper if soil is dry) and 2 inches apart. Prefer raised beds.GROWING REQUIREMENTSWATERINGAvoid frequent, light waterings. When you water, soak the soil to a depth of three to six inches.PESTSCommon pests attacking this crop are Aphids, Mexican Bean Beetles, Woodchucks, Fusarium Wilt. The above mentioned pests can leave the plants stunted; vines off-color; roots rotten or completely eater. Leaves can also appear curled, deformed, chewed or skeletonized with the young fruit scarred.SOILThe best soil type for peas is loamy. They grow in soil with pH levels ranging between slightly acidic 5.8 to 7 neutral.SPOTThey thrive in less intense and prolonged sunlight available during early spring and late fall growing season. They prefer the gentler first rays of the day.TEMPERATUREPeas are best grown in temperatures below 21 degree celsius [70 degrees F].