It may be cold out, but it’s a good time to get certain vegetables growing in the garden – and a home gardener has shared a common one that you can sow now for a bountiful harvest next spring
Rahima Miah Social News Reporter
15:05, 15 Oct 2025
One popular vegetable can be grown in gardens now ahead of spring (stock image)(Image: alvarez via Getty Images)
As autumn is in full swing, it’s common to see less activity in the garden – but now is actually an ideal time to start preparing for spring. October is a fantastic month to sow a variety of plants and vegetables.
A home gardener has highlighted one popular vegetable that she says is perfect to sow at this time of year. Jessica, a gardening enthusiast and thrifting lover, has recommended growing peas, particularly ‘hardy’ varieties, during this season. She shared a video on TikTok where she posed the question: “Did you know October is the perfect month to start getting a headstart on your peas?”
The 30-year-old, hailing from Cornwall, disclosed that she is sowing her peas now so they can grow throughout the winter.
Jessica stated: “The trick is to find a hardy variety like Meteor or Feltham First which can handle the cold months.”
She revealed that she typically sows her peas in cell trays or deep pots to provide ample space for the roots.
The gardening fan also suggested keeping the peas in a sheltered location such as a cold frame, greenhouse or even on a bright windowsill.
Jessica further added: “Come spring they’re ready to plant out. You’ll have fresh peas before you know it.”
In the caption of her TikTok post, Jessica penned: “October is the perfect month to sow hardy pea varieties in the UK!
“Sowing now means stronger plants and an earlier harvest next spring. Try varieties like Meteor or Feltham First for the best results.”
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Supermarkets are stocked with bags and tins of peas, but the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) insists that home-grown, freshly picked peas offer a superior sweet and delicious taste.
Peas are a versatile ingredient, perfect as a side dish with fish and chips or incorporated into a variety of dishes, from soups to pastas to quiches.
The RHS describes peas as an easy crop to grow, noting that both climbing and dwarf varieties require relatively little ground space.
Meteor, a hardy dwarf variety, is known for its resilience against winter temperatures and its ability to thrive in exposed sites, making it an ideal choice for garden cultivation. This round-seeded pea type yields plenty of small yet well-filled pods.
Feltham First is another hardy pea variety suitable for autumn sowing due to its excellent cold tolerance. It produces plentiful, large pointed pods and can reach heights of 45cm.
As Jessica noted, peas can be planted in autumn in cold frames and greenhouses or directly sown into the ground.
The first method safeguards young pea plants during the chillier months. Simply Seed recommends positioning a cold frame to face the sun to warm the seedlings.
It further suggests that covering pots with fleece will provide extra protection from the cold, keeping your pea plants healthy and robust.
According to Simply Seed, direct sowing involves planting pea seeds straight into the ground at a depth of about 5 cm.
However, taller varieties should be spaced roughly 10 cm apart to provide room for support structures and reduce crowding.
The seed company explains that sowing pea seeds directly into the soil helps them develop strong root systems as they establish. This method is particularly effective for round-seeded varieties that can tolerate early planting.
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