[lucywil]

i have 2 different types of peas, twinkle and hurst green shaft, do i need to keep them apart or can i plant them near each other?  i have planted different types of beans together no problem so is it the same for peas?

[DD.]

If you intend eating the lot there is no problem whatsoever.

If you are saving seed, there is a very, very slight chance of cross pollination. I keep my heritage seed well away from any others.

But for general gardening & eating purposes - go ahead!

[lucywil]

thanks DD, i thought i would be ok but thought i better check. they will all get eaten, some might even make it home and onto the plate!

[DD.]

I have that problem - that's why I grow so many. Come June/July I always go home with stomach ache!

[horsepooisgood]

DD if you need someone to help you eat those peas..........praps save the belly ache...... I'm not that far down the M1....

[peapod]

I have that problem - that's why I grow so many. Come June/July I always go home with stomach ache!

Look at it like I do...at least its not achey tummy from too much chocolate and fast food 

[DD.]

DD if you need someone to help you eat those peas..........praps save the belly ache...... I'm not that far down the M1....

Thanks for the offer, but I've got used to the suffering!

[DD.]

I have that problem - that's why I grow so many. Come June/July I always go home with stomach ache!

Look at it like I do...at least its not achey tummy from too much chocolate and fast food 

It manifests itself as fast food later on though!!

[horsepooisgood]

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Thanks for the offer, but I've got used to the suffering!
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Never had you down as a martyr Dave........Oh well

[Trillium]

You mean St David from Chit On Pease?  He's famous.

I'll be growing 3 types of peas this year, 2 are heritage and they'll all be separated because I need to build up the planting stock for the heritage ones. Next year I get to eat some of the latter.

[GrannieAnnie]

How far apart should the heritage peas be planted please??

[DD.]

I leave at least 2'6" between rows.

[GrannieAnnie]

Oh that's good DD thank you!!!!

[DD.]

You mean St David from Chit On Pease?  He's famous.

I'll be growing 3 types of peas this year, 2 are heritage and they'll all be separated because I need to build up the planting stock for the heritage ones. Next year I get to eat some of the latter.

I'm eating this year - I hope! Built the stock of one type up from 30 seed to 1,000's! Actually Trill, thinking about it, did I send you them? Memory's not good & I've been to bed since!

[Yorkie]

Oh dear - I have 2 types of heritage peas and some hurst green shaft.  I only have one bed in which to grow them, which is 2-3 yards wide .  I was planning on three rows next to each other ... is this a bad idea?