If you plan to save seed from your spring crop of (open-pollinated) peas, you can leave the peas on the plant until they dry and rattle in the pod, then harvest (before pods open). Set the pods out on a tray indoors to dry 2 more weeks, then remove the peas from their shells, place in an envelope, label and date, place the envelope in a glass jar, along with a tiny cloth bag or tissue filled with a little powdered milk to absorb moisture, and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place, such as the refrigerator.
If you plan to save seed from your spring crop of (open-pollinated) peas, you can leave the peas on the plant until they dry and rattle in the pod, then harvest (before pods open). Set the pods out on a tray indoors to dry 2 more weeks, then remove the peas from their shells, place in an envelope, label and date, place the envelope in a glass jar, along with a tiny cloth bag or tissue filled with a little powdered milk to absorb moisture, and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place, such as the refrigerator.