peas

gread · « **on:** May 04, 2007, 22:27 »

is it worth soking them first for 24 hours before sowing?? peas that is...

Eddie Spud · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2007, 22:38 »

Didn't soak mine, planted straight into ground, but kept moist. Problem is no germination whatsoever. So, more peas into plug trays - approx 90% germination (still not soaked before hand, but kept moist). Ready to plant out about now.

Ann · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2007, 22:46 »

I did two sowings without soaking the peas and got very little in the way of germination. Third sowing I soaked the peas overnight and had much better results.

philmay · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2007, 09:48 »

If you did not have any germinate at all, sounds like mice had them. I plant mine straight into the ground covered with wire and netting. Nearly all of them germinate, did not soak them. I use one pack of seeds to every 6 foot of row.

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2007, 18:58 »

i am going to soak the next lot in wepons grade DDT so the pesky mouses is poisoned. :twisted:

Bagpuss · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2007, 19:19 »

Only three of my peas germinated. Thought it was the dry weather and my inexpereince, I didn't think of mice. Would there be holes where the peas were if a mouse had had them, or do they leave no trace?

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2007, 19:23 »

Hi bagpuss. Yes they do leave little hollows and the pea shell if I get back before it rains i will take some pics. They were very thougher just about had the lot. :cry:

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2007, 19:25 »

I have set mouse traps along my pea row

Jake · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2007, 20:17 »

Quote from: "Bigbadfrankie"

i am going to soak the next lot in wepons grade DDT so the pesky mouses is poisoned. :twisted:

:shock: Don't do that :?

Mouse traps'll do

Jake · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2007, 20:19 »

Actually, my peas don't have any flowers on them yet but my sisters have loads but are much shorter plants.

Although they are different variaties, hers is twinckle pea and mine are rhondo, I think its coz mine aren't getting enough direct sunlight.

Anyone know if there is any type of nutrient that would spur the plants on to flower?

lucywil · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2007, 18:32 »

my meateor pea's have flowers on and i notice the first pod today !!

purplebat · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2007, 19:08 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

I have set mouse traps along my pea row

:shock:
just soak them in a little paraffin before sowing and the mice will have no interest in them

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Eddie Spud