Peas

Sir Growalot · « **on:** May 20, 2008, 20:36 »

I'm really impressed with the growth on my purple podded peas how tall will they grow and should I pinch them out at the top of canes? Last year I grew Kelvdon Wonder but they struggled.

crowndale · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:44 »

don't say that I've just planted three rows of kelvedon wonder! Mind you the packet does say its a short growing pea so maybe you expected too much?

DD. · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:58 »

What variety are they?

I have no problem with Kelvedon Wonder!.....

Sadgit · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2008, 09:15 »

holy dodo pea man... got enough there?? I had a very poor germination this year so will be sowing a few more me thinks.

My Kelvedon Wonder last year were TERRIBLE

jazzbyrd · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:42 »

DD ~ now that he has seen your peas I bet SirGrowalot feels like Sir Grownotalot

Jazzbyrd

DD. · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2008, 15:09 »

Not in shot are my 3 varieties of heritage pea and a row of 'Jaguar'!

DD. · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2008, 15:50 »

Quote from: "jazzbyrd"

DD ~ now that he has seen your peas I bet SirGrowalot feels like Sir Grownotalot

Jazzbyrd

Mighty oaks from small acorns grow!

Not everyone has the space & time I'm fortunate to have.

The piccie was more to show that Kelvedon Wonder does grow!

So, back to the question, if we can find out the variety of purple pea Sir G. is growing, we hopefully can help further.

gobs · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2008, 18:26 »

I thought that's what it was, purple podded pea. Or are there different varieties of them about?

I have not heard a pea yet that needs pinching out, but it doesn't hurt and if you have 6, you might as well.

DD. · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2008, 19:03 »

Quote from: "gobs"

I thought that's what it was, purple podded pea. Or are there different varieties of them about?

According to this lady's blog, there are several cultivars, but few are named.

http://daughterofthesoil.blogspot.com/2006/09/purple-podded-pea-photo-gallery.html

Googleing revels a few different varieties.

jennyb · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:18 »

Quote from: "gobs"

I have not heard a pea yet that needs pinching out, but it doesn't hurt and if you have 6, you might as well.

what about sugar snap peas? mine are growing in the same way as the OP

DD. · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:34 »

Leave them, they shouldn't need pinching out.

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