peas

[ladygardener]

Just wondered if anyone was growing peas this year. Yesterday I sowed half a packet of Kelvedon Wonder left over from last year. I've no real room for them so have sowed them by the wall at the back of the borders,( Geoff Hamilton style) they can climb up either the trellace with the sp or I can put some sticks for them. I intend to sow a packet of Hurst Greenshaft in 2 lots in a few weeks time.

[farmersboy]

I certainly will LG,Greenshaft are the only ones for me,i might sow today ;D

[emseypop]

I'm going to try some peas I've must've had for 2 years Nothing ventured etc...Dunno where I'll put them if they do take, but I'll find a spot

[farmersboy]

Mar 21, 2009 9:22:57 GMT 1 farmersboy said:

I certainly will LG,Greenshaft are the only ones for me,i might sow today ;D

Well i did sow today,a double row,14ft long,of Greenshaft

[ladygardener]

Good for you FB I wonder how long they'll take to germinate.
Emseypop good luck with yours, do you have them inside?

[karenwl]

Mar 21, 2009 9:10:45 GMT 1 ladygardener said:

Just wondered if anyone was growing peas this year. Yesterday I sowed half a packet of Kelvedon Wonder left over from last year. I've no real room for them so have sowed them by the wall at the back of the borders,( Geoff Hamilton style) they can climb up either the trellace with the sp or I can put some sticks for them. I intend to sow a packet of Hurst Greenshaft in 2 lots in a few weeks time.

Hi LG
You are sowing the same as me i do both of these.
They should germinate in about 2 weeks if not before, i sow a few at a time normally 10 day intervals then you dont get them all at once.
I planted some in Feb, they are through now so i sowed some more last weekend.
Have fun
Karen

[ladygardener]

Karen it's always good to have someone else growing the same variety.Did you sow them outside where they are to grow as I have?

[jasmine]

I planted 2 metre long rows of Hurst Greenshaft this morning and I am going to do another 2 rows in a fortnight.

[ladygardener]

brilliant Jasmine, hope they do well for us all.

[farmersboy]

Mar 21, 2009 19:33:59 GMT 1 ladygardener said:

Good for you FB I wonder how long they'll take to germinate.
Emseypop good luck with yours, do you have them inside?

They are just showing now,LG,thats about 3 weeks,not bad considering we have had several frosts in that time

[karenwl]

Mar 22, 2009 10:07:40 GMT 1 ladygardener said:

Karen it's always good to have someone else growing the same variety.Did you sow them outside where they are to grow as I have?

Hi LG
Ive sown mine in pots at home in a cold Greenhouse, last year i did both direct and in pots, they all did well.
If a frost was due i covered them over with fleece, i did lose a few at the lottie but that was due to mice and birds, i just replaced them with new seeds and netted them over.
Ive just planted mine out at the lottie i will take some pics and post them.

[ladygardener]

Glad to hear they do well both ways Karenwl. I saw yesterday that my Kelvedon wonder peas have germinated at the back of the flower borders, I'd no room anywhere else for them and am determined to grow them. I must try to get another lot sown this coming week it'll be Hurst Greenshaft next time.

[farmersboy]

My Greenshaft,coming on flower

[ladygardener]

They're smashing FB you and Mrs FB are surely in for a treat this year. Well done. I'm afraid mine are not great as they're stuck at the back of the border, I'd forgotten how much was going to grow in front of them. I did get a few Hurst Greenshaft stuck in in a spare spot which seem to be doing better.

[ladygardener]

Well the few Hurst greenshaft that I sowed in the bottom border are doing great. I'm afraid the others bit the dust. I'm really pleased to see them covered in flowers. I sowed the remainder of the packet a couple of weeks ago, (no sense leaving them until next year and I now have room). They're poking their heads up now too. Seems I will have peas this year if the birds don't get them. How did everyone else do.

[farmersboy]

I had an excellent crop of Greenshaft LG,got loads in the freezer,and i only saw a couple of maggots,so my spraying paid off ;D

[ladygardener]

Excellent, I'm happy to hear yours done well FB. I doubt I'll have enough for the freezer but will be pleased to get a few bowls.

[ladygardener]

Well I've had my first portion of Hurst Greenshaft, 9 peas in each pod, delicious with some butter and mint. My Daughter Jenny and family are coming later today so my Grandchildren will be able to sample them. I'm looking forward to sharing with them. They're cropping really well, lots to pick. I won't buy any other type again.

[farmersboy]

Well done LG,glad you like Greenshaft,they are the only ones i plant now,i think they are the best

[maggyd]

Havent you all done well I just wish I had room for peas as I love to eat them uncooked just off the plant.

[karenwl]

Well done everyone, mine have done ok got loads off both but some never got home, one good thing having a lottie loads to nibble on if you are hungry he he.