Peas

[Jondel]

I am growing garden peas for the first time ever, can anyone tell me when they should be picked

[Thunderbird+]

You just cant beat the taste of fresh garden pease!
I like them young and sweet (petit pois) so I pick them before they get too big. Its always a good idea to open 1 or 2 pods to see how their developing and sample the taste, this also gives you the chance to make sure they dont have magots too.
Somtimes you can get a pretty good idea by holding the pods up to the light to get an idea of the pease inside. Good Luck

[Clanad]

A good rule of thumb (no pun intended) is to have the pods be equal in diameter to just between the size of your little and ring finger. Thunderbird's ideas will work as well...

[Rock'n'Roll]

and don't pick em all. A good few at a time will give a better chance of more growing. Great to freeze as well if you have a glut