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Peas
Ashdale
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i have sown my peas (onward and marrowfats) in trainers this year. they are doing well and outgrowing the trainers. How soon can they go out in the ground? last year was the first year I grew peas. I didn't keep a record and don't remember how early I put them out. (I keep a journal of everything now!).
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Here in Cornwall I planted my 'Charmette' petit pois and 'Bijou' sugar peas in mid February direct into the ground and they have all sprouted and are doing well. It depends on what part of the country you live in and the weather you are experiencing.
Peas are quite tough (you can plant 'round' peas in the Autumn to over winter) but if you have bought yours on in the warm, I would harden them off for 4/5 days before planting out. Netting is advisable to keep off the birds.
They can go into the ground as soon as the soil is workable. Pea seedlings are astonishingly sturdy, even more so than more mature plants, I've found.
I've got some 'Sugar Flash' snap peas and had been minded to put them in the ground although the packet suggests April. Having said that, given I live in Central London, surely it would be ok?
My other hesitation is over those pesky slugs and snails that torment my garden. I find nematodes work but they're expensive and need regular reapplying. I scatter the 'safe' organic pellets too but I'm dubious how much they work.
So, my question is, would now be a good time to plant snap peas in my coldframe in modules, with a view to planting out when they're stronger and more likely to survive a slug onslaught?
April? I'd get the snaps in straight away. Slugs and snails, if they're around, are going to terrorise them no matter their stage of development. The organic pellets do a decent job for me.
I've germinated peas of all kinds here in January and February, our coldest months. Outside, on a table under a pergola, in toilet roll tubes, stacked in a crate, the crate wrapped in bubble wrap. I plant them out as soon as the soil is workable.
Morning Guys
Planted mine in the cold greenhouse in modules hoping to be planting out now. Only half germinate d and have sown another batch last weekend. I won't be beaten
I have sowed in a length of guttering before and that was successful and quite easy to push out into the veg bed. Like yourself Verdun I am a bit keen to get going but I'mnot always successful.
As for the wretched slimeys I have been on Safari chasing them for ages now.Digging and picking being the cheapest option,
garlic wash smelly and sends them off next door
Not keen on pellets but sometimes the only option .
Happy St Patrick's day everyone
I've got some 'Sugar Flash' snap peas and had been minded to put them in the ground although the packet suggests April. Having said that, given I live in Central London, surely it would be ok?
My other hesitation is over those pesky slugs and snails that torment my garden. I find nematodes work but they're expensive and need regular reapplying. I scatter the 'safe' organic pellets too but I'm dubious how much they work.
So, my question is, would now be a good time to plant snap peas in my coldframe in modules, with a view to planting out when they're stronger and more likely to survive a slug onslaught?