Good Friday is the perfect time to plant sugar peas.

      This weekend I will finally get my first plantings in for the year. Time to plant sugar peas! Here are a few basic steps for getting the best sugar pea crop possible:

1. Pick a area the gets plenty of sun. Since these plants are climbers plant on the northern side of your garden. 
2. Work the ground good with hand tools such as hoes and shovels or use a rototiller.
3. For best results put of some livestock fencing so the plants can climb for best production. (Also makes for easier picking.)
4. Use a edge of a hoe and make a small 1-1.5" trench to plant the seeds.
5. Place seeds in the trench spaced 1" apart.
6. Cover seeds with soil and gently pack soil down to ensure proper contact with plant is made. 
7. Water the seeds until the soil is quite moist. Water at least 1 inch per week, either in the early morning or the late evening.
8. Wait to harvest! 

I suggest planting more than you think you will need. Sugar Peas are a good veggie to freeze and your work will pay off through out the year!