Peas Shelling

Shelling peas are a favourite among home gardeners for their sweet taste and generous yields. These bright green pods grow on vigorous, climbing plants that bring life and texture to your veggie patch. Once established, they produce steadily through the cooler seasons, offering handfuls of plump, flavourful peas ready for shelling.

Ideal for raised beds, garden rows, or large containers, they only need a sunny position and a sturdy wire or trellis to climb. Their vertical habit makes them perfect for saving space while boosting production. Kids love popping open the pods to discover the sweet little gems inside, making harvest time just as enjoyable as the eating.

Unlike snow or sugar snap peas, shelling peas are grown for their inner treasures, which are best enjoyed fresh, steamed, or frozen. Sow them directly into well-drained soil, keep them watered during flowering, and you’ll be rewarded with pods full of crisp, garden-fresh flavour. For best results, pick pods when fully formed but before they become too starchy. Grow them once, and they’ll become a seasonal staple.