What height netting do peas need?

Climbing peas need 1.5m tall netting or supports. Dwarf peas only need 60cm and can use twiggy sticks.

Can I use garden netting for peas?

Yes. Pea netting with 10-15cm mesh is ideal. Avoid very fine mesh as pea tendrils struggle to grip it. Biodegradable jute netting is a sustainable option.

How do I support broad beans?

Push stakes in at each end and every 1.5m along the row. Run string around the outside at 30cm intervals up the stakes to prevent plants flopping.

When should I put supports in?

Install supports at planting time or before. Adding supports later risks damaging roots and established growth.

What materials work best for pea supports?

Pea sticks (twiggy branches) are traditional and work perfectly. Netting on canes, chicken wire, or purpose-made pea frames all work well for climbing varieties.

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Pea and Bean Support Calculator — Stakes, Netting & Structures

Work out support structures and netting for climbing peas and beans.

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How We Calculate This

Plants per row = Row length / Plant spacing. Stakes are calculated at approximately 1.5m intervals plus row ends.

Climbing crops need vertical netting or canes at the recommended height. Broad beans need a stake-and-string frame.

Dwarf peas use twiggy sticks at 30cm intervals to keep plants upright without netting.

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates based on standard gardening guidelines. Results may vary with soil conditions, climate, and plant varieties.