Planting Peas My No-Fuss Guide

I use my drill auger to create a trench, then pop in my pre-grown plants spaced a few inches apart. They’ll climb up my vertical garden made with 2x4s and fencing! I’ll give them extra water for a few days. Tip: Planting not from seed? Choose a cloudy day or the coolest part of the day.

Planting peas? Let’s make it easy and fun. In this guide, I’m spilling the (pea) beans on my go-to method for pre-sprouting peas indoors, digging perfect trenches with a drill auger, and setting your garden up for a bumper crop. With a little prep and some simple tools, you’ll be knee-deep in lush, green rows of peas before you know it. Ready to dig in? Let’s get planting!

🌱 Preparing to Plant Peas

Ah, peas—one of the most rewarding crops to grow. My process starts indoors with a little TLC: **pre-sprouting the peas.** Why? Because giving them a head start indoors means they’ll hit the ground running (or growing) once planted.

Then comes the fun part: using a **drill auger** to create the trenches. If you’ve never used one, it’s a game-changer. Instead of breaking your back with a spade, you can zip through the soil and create perfect rows for planting. This setup ensures your peas have plenty of space to grow and makes the process satisfyingly neat.

Laying the groundwork this way isn’t just about making your life easier—it’s about setting up your garden for success.

🌱 Steps to Plant Peas

Step 1: Prepping the Trenches

Grab your trusty drill and attach an auger bit to create a nice, straight trench. Make sure it’s deep enough to comfortably hold the peas without cramping their style.

Step 2: Planting the Peas

Take your pre-sprouted peas and gently place them into the trench. Keep a bit of space between each one—peas need personal space too!

Step 3: Backfilling the Soil

Cover the peas with soil and pat it down gently. Think of it as tucking them into bed so they can germinate and grow.

🌱 Why This Method Rocks

This method makes planting peas so much easier and more efficient. Pre-sprouting helps them establish roots faster, while the drill auger saves time and energy. Plus, the neat rows make your garden look like a pro's work, even if you’re just starting out.

With your peas securely in the ground, all that’s left to do is water them, wait, and enjoy watching them climb toward the sky.

So, there you have it—my no-fuss guide to planting peas like a pro.

-Keep Growing