how many peas in a container

mrsbaggins · « **on:** April 08, 2008, 19:02 »

I want to start a few peas off while I get my plot ready. the peas are mangetout-delikata. I have some flower buckets from s market and have put some compost in but how many should I plant in each one? 4? more? can anyone help at all please??

nobby · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2008, 19:08 »

4 to 6 easy just keep them well watered

mrsbaggins · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2008, 19:12 »

wow! quick response. thank you!!!

nobby · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2008, 19:21 »

no probs mrs
peas love to have deep root runs so flower buckets are idel
dont foget the dranege hols

gobs · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:03 »

I sure would pack in more than that, they don't mind a bit of a squeeze.

Boothy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2008, 21:45 »

yes get at least 8 in - more

iwantanallotment · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2008, 21:56 »

Does this go for all kinds of peas, or just smaller varieties?
I've got Feltham First and would love to grow them in buckets to save on my bit of veg patch if poss :?:

gobs · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2008, 21:58 »

Quote from: "iwantanallotment"

Does this go for all kinds of peas, or just smaller varieties?
I've got Feltham First and would love to grow them in buckets to save on my bit of veg patch if poss :?:

All of them, in fact most of the family, beans, etc. Deep root run, own kitchen, can pack it in.

iwantanallotment · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2008, 21:59 »

Brilliant, thanks gobs

Edit : Just planted them - 12 peas, 4 canes. Nothing ventured....

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