Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn or straight into the ground in spring, and you'll be eating sweet, tender peas straight from the pod all through the summer months. Peas come in two varieties ...

Before you start sprinkling sweet pea seeds all over your garden, though, we've consulted the experts for their top growing tips... If you're in the market for a fragrant garden plant, sweet peas ...

Peas prefer cool weather, so it's best to plant them in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Follow these steps to plant your peas: Direct Sowing: Peas can be directly sown into the garden.