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Peas grow quicker and more uniformly in your garden when you make this step first

There are ways to increase chances of success even before your seeds hit the ground. All this step needs are items you already have in your home.
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Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout faster

While it isn't an absolute requirement for hard-coated seeds, without scarification germination may take much longer.