When To Transplant Pea Seedlings

When to transplant pea seedlings

Get your pea-planting supplies ready about four to six weeks before you plan to plant them outside, as your goal is to nurse them to about 4 inches in height before transplanting the seedlings, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Do peas like to be transplanted?

Peas are best direct-seeded right in the ground and do not like their roots disturbed. But transplanting is possible, if you start seeds in biodegradable pots; you'll transplant the pot and all into the garden and the pot will disintegrate.

Can you transplant sweet pea seedlings?

You can transplant your sweet pea in late summer or early spring. Northern gardeners may prefer an early spring transplanting to allow plants to re-establish before winter. Southern gardeners may want to transplant in fall giving plants time to establish before the heat of summer.

When should I repot my pea plant?

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How can you tell the seedlings are ready for transplanting?

When the seedlings have developed their second set of true leaves, it's time to transplant or thin them. If you don't need many plants, you can thin them in place: just pinch or snip off the excess seedlings, leaving the remaining ones spaced about 2 inches apart.

What happens if you transplant seedlings too early?

What happens if you transplant seedlings too early? If they are transplanted too early, seedlings are at a much greater risk of dying from a late spring cold snap. Even hardy starts will likely die if the temperature goes below freezing for any length of time.

What should not be planted next to peas?

Plants to Avoid Planting Near Peas

Onions.
Garlic.
Leeks.
Shallots.
Scallions.
Chives.

What happens if peas are planted too close together?

A: Pea plants should be spaced 1-2 inches apart. Peas can grow well when spaced close together, so don't be afraid to pack them in a little. If you do plant them this close together, space rows several feet apart. Over-planting reduces air circulation and makes your plants more susceptible to mildew.

Will peas produce a second crop?

Pea plants can produce more pods if you stay on top of harvesting. However, the plants eventually die down once hot weather hits around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a fall crop, they'll die down when it gets too cold.

How cold can sweet pea seedlings tolerate?

Heat will be what shuts them down in most climates. 80 °F is tough on a sweet pea and once you start seeing hot days and warm nights, the end may be near. Plants can handle warm days as long as they cool down to 45-50 °F at night, but many warm climate growers simply can't offer these conditions for long.

Should I pinch out pea seedlings?

Garden Know How said: "Once the peas have sprouted to three to four inches high, the seedlings should be thinned to five or six inches (12.5 to 15 cm) apart." To pinch out wait until sweet peas have grown to between four and eight inches high.

Should I cut back sweet pea seedlings?

Prune the plants back to the ground in late winter or early spring before growth begins. Prune sweet pea plants with diseased foliage back to the ground in fall. Discard, don't compost, the leaves and stems of diseased plants to reduce the risk of future disease problems.

How deep do pots need to be for peas?

Peas take between 60 and 70 days to grow to maturity from seeds. They don't have deep roots, so consider using planters at least 8 inches, going up to about 18 inches deep—plant peas about 1 to 2 inches deep and at the minimum 1 inch apart.

How many times a week should you water a pea plant?

Water deeply once a week. Never allow the soil to dry out totally or you'll drastically reduce pea production. The critical time for watering is when the plants are blossoming and producing pods. When pods are maturing in hot weather, water daily if needed to maintain pod quality.

How deep should pea seedlings be planted?

Spacing Requirements. Seeds should be planted at a depth of ½–1 inch and between 2–3 inches apart. Space rows of peas at least 18 inches apart.

Should I fertilize seedlings before transplanting?

Seedlings should be fertilized after they are three inches tall and can be fertilized weekly after that until transplanting. All plants need nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), which are commonly stated on fertilizer bags as whole numbers, such as 2-2-3.

What happens if you don't thin seedlings?

When left un-thinned, seedlings that are in tight quarters will compete with one another for nutrients, water, air, and root space. Those are not things you want to deprive your seedlings of! In addition to concerns about competition, crowding seedlings also increases the risk for disease.

Should I fertilize seedlings after transplanting?

Fertilizing seedlings After transplanting, the seedlings should begin a regimen of fertilizer. If you're growing organically we recommend Peaceful Valley Liquid Fish Fertilizer, Liquid Kelp, Soluble Kelp Extract, or Maxicrop.

Should you water seedlings before transplanting?

The day before you transplant, give your seedlings a deep watering. If your plants are in nursery pots, set them in a tray of water, or the bottom of the sink, and let them soak up as much as they can for an hour. If you're digging a plant out of the garden to move it, leave the hose near its base on a slow trickle.

What seedlings do not transplant well?

Root crops (carrots, beets, turnips, etc.) are not suited to transplants as the process will damage the root. Corn, cucurbits (squash, cucumbers, melons) and beans/peas don't like to be transplanted but can be with care.