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If I manage to do dig over and de-root another bed by the weekend, is it worth me putting in some peas or am I on a hiding to nothing so late on..?

[DD.]

Several folk has asked this of late.

There is time enough - just - but sowing late means you run a high risk of getting mildew.

I've sown late 3 times and got mildew twice. The other was a good crop.

So, using my stats, it's not a hiding to nothing, it's a 2 in 3 chance of a spanking!

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Nothing ventured, then... 

Would you recommend any particular type (I read that earlies were a good bet if planting late)? I have some sugar snaps too...

Thanks DD.

[DD.]

One of my favourites - Kelvedon Wonder - is a good one to try.

This is what T & M say about them..

"Extremely popular and reliable variety for successional sowings throughout spring, and a particular favourite for June sowings, Pea Kelvedon Wonder produces huge crops of narrow pointed pods in pairs, averaging 7 or 8 succulent peas per pod. RHS AGM winner. Pea Kelvedon Wonder is resistant to Pea Wilt, tolerant to Downy Mildew."

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Thanks again, I may actually have some KW.

Better get cracking then, eh?!!

[DD.]

No time like the present.

Let us know how you get on.

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Dig, dig, dig... 

Will do, and thanks again!

[DD.]

Dig, dig, dig... 

True, but you moan when you can't get on the plot to do it!

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True.