Mangetout?

Lily · « **on:** May 04, 2007, 07:45 »

How tall do mangetout grow?
Do I need to put stakes?
Any advice would be appreciated...

MrsMak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2007, 08:42 »

Exactly the same as peas. I've just put my pea sticks in for both peas and mangetout . If you grew them from seed it should give an idea of height on the packet.

lucywil · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2007, 09:39 »

i am growing a sugar snap variety and i bought them loose so no seed packet but according to my gardening book they get about 5 foot tall but some of the other only get 3 foot so either way they are going to need some support

hermon · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2007, 18:49 »

i'm growing mangetout aswell i bet they are delicous fresh only ever had shop bought ones! can't wait!!

Lily · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2007, 20:41 »

It does not say on the pack. Nor on Dobies' website.
I just wanted to know as I have so many!

gregmcalister · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2007, 12:24 »

I've grown mange tout for the last 5 or 6 years in the garden. I would staple some netting onto the fence which was about 6 foot high and grow them up that. They would normally grow to about 4 or 5 foot high. This is influenced by the soil and a well fertilised soil (manure and compost) will encourage more growth.

I have now got an allotment plot and I've sown the mange tout last night, along with the french beans and borlotti. I pushed some 6ft bamboo canes into the ground and I'll ties some wire between then to provide support.

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