dried peas

SpudtheBinx · « **on:** April 10, 2008, 11:06 »

Hi, I can't find any marrowfat seeds in my local garden centres so I was pondering buying a box of dried marrowfats from the supermarket and planting these. Has anyone done this before and did it work?

Stevens706 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:39 »

I haven’t done it personally but my dad used to on his allotment, cheaper than buying proper seed packets, he used to soak them before sowing and they always grew.

dereklane · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:51 »

They germinate nicely, (already tried this year) and I'm planning on putting some in soon. I put 4 on cottonwool and they were all up within a week or so - I put them in compost and they're about 7" high now and looking healthy.

I used dried marrowfat peas from the supermarket.

freyaluck · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:58 »

what a great idea

I would of never thought of doing that, ohh I luuurrrve this forum.
Right off to soak some peas, but how long do I soak them :?:

peapod · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:58 »

my mate did it last year with normal peas, he soaked them for 24 hours first
they produced lots of peas, but not very sweet and the pods were very anaemic looking. I much preferred mine

love-my-plot · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:11 »

Yes, I've done it in the past as well and it worked fine

The peas were sweet and lovely.

crackedflowerpots · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:16 »

hee hee we will put Thompson and Morgan out of business by the end of this decade LOL LOL

FELICITY KENDALL eat ur heart out!

love-my-plot · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:37 »

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:50 »

Cool idea time for me to try somethin

fatbelly · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:51 »

Some guys down our site use marrowfat peas from the supermarket and say they get alright results.
Others I have spoken to say that only proper seed peas from a reputable source are worth the while.
I went with the latter and two week ago I sowed 15 Sutton's Kelvedon Wonder and 14 out of 15 have germinated.
I will sow a further 20 of this type in a week or two and then a further 20 in about a month.
Mrs FB and I love our peas

I have just realised I sound like the spiting image caricatures of John and Norma Major from about ten years ago,
where John was all in grey and eating a plate full of peas with encouragement from Norma.
Can anyone else remember that sketch?

Celtic Eagle · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2008, 16:53 »

Sadly yes :oops: :oops: :oops:

peapod · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2008, 17:17 »

Quote from: "fatbelly"

I have just realised I sound like the spiting image caricatures of John and Norma Major from about ten years ago,
where John was all in grey and eating a plate full of peas with encouragement from Norma.
Can anyone else remember that sketch?

Thats so funny!!!

SpudtheBinx · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2008, 19:57 »

Just to update, I have about 50% germination from dried marrowfats Batchelors Bigga. Looking good

crackedflowerpots · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2008, 19:58 »

i had 1 pea come up from them .... but they were well old, found them at back of kitchen cupboard! :oops:

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