If this profile fits, perhaps my article can help you. Choices That May Disappoint A number of vegetables do not seem to be very good producers under small-scale, backyard conditions, and for this reason it may be best not to grow them. Corn requires a lot of space and is best grown in a block for good pollination. Under backyard conditions it often yields a few small or poorly filled cobs, though the plants appear strong and healthy. Should you choose to grow peas, make sure you provide adequate space by giving them climbing support.
Peas often show very poor stands when grown in the backyard.
Use treated seed. Seeds that do germinate may be eaten by sparrows. The unsuspecting homeowner may believe the seeds did not germinate, but in many cases the sparrows, not the seeds, are to blame. Potatoes will usually yield fairly well but, like peas, they take up a lot of valuable space in a small garden. Because potatoes are relatively inexpensive, I feel it is best to devote garden space to other crops.