| Pea Straw is the by-product from growing peas. Peas | | | | pea straw and manure (cattle or horse) using a leaf |
| grow on vines which, when dry, create an excellent | | | | shredder (these can be hired from most garden |
| addition to all aspects of Organic Gardening. Ideally, | | | | machinery stores). Add this around your roses in late |
| Pea straw should be sought from farmers using | | | | winter and late summer. |
| organic gardening practices. Peas are from the | | | | During winter, put a thick layer of Pea Straw over |
| Leguminaceae family. Legumes (as they are called) | | | | your vegetable garden to limit weed growth and help |
| have small nodules on the root system which are | | | | towards next season organic matter. If you live in an |
| high in Nitrogen. | | | | area with heavy snow, put the pea straw down |
| Pea Straw can be added to vegetable and flower | | | | extra thick (about 2 or 3 feet) at least a month |
| garden beds as an alternative mulch. | | | | before the snow is due to fall. |
| Adding pea straw to your compost heap will help | | | | Shred some pea straw and soak in a large drum or |
| with aeration. It will also aid in adding nitrogen to the | | | | bucket for 2 or 3 days. Use the "Tea" to water your |
| compost heap. | | | | indoor plants and outdoor plants. Add the wet pea |
| Pea Straw is great for Roses. Try shredding some | | | | straw to your compost heap. |