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How do you know when to pick peas ?

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How do you know when to pick peas ?
« on: June 16, 2009, 07:59 »
I have Hurst and Kelverdon wonder peas. They are doing well and have lots of healthy pods. However, when I pick them they seem to look fat enough but the peas inside have not fully formed.

What is the best way to tell they are just right for picking as I also don't want to leave them too long.
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 08:03 »
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Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009, 08:08 »
I give them a squeeze too.  The pod should feel firm and heavy - Yummm Yummmm Yummmmmmmmm !
« Last Edit: June 16, 2009, 08:51 by Aunt Sally »
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2009, 08:21 »
I love a good squeeze  ;)
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2009, 08:53 »
On me way!
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2009, 09:09 »
 : :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2009, 13:08 »
Well? Im waiting  ;) :D
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2009, 13:14 »
I have just picked some only 55 pods but I am a happy girl  :lol:
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2009, 13:24 »
Quote from: peapod on June 16, 2009, 13:08
Well? Im waiting  ;) :D

You'd gone out. :(
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2009, 13:27 »
I couldn't wait for my first ever peapod to ripen - I've just ate it as a mange tout  :ohmy: :D :tongue2:
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2009, 13:29 »
Sacrilege!
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2009, 13:31 »
oopps - didn't realise you were on the forum  - wouldn't have posted :lol: :lol:

It was best best mange tout I've ever tasted .... they always say the first time is the best  ;)
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2009, 13:58 »
The first pea is better... :D
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2009, 14:13 »
 :lol:

 :tongue2: in anticipation
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Re: How do you know when to pick peas ?
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2009, 16:36 »
Quote from: barney rubble on June 16, 2009, 13:27
I couldn't wait for my first ever peapod to ripen - I've just ate it as a mange tout  :ohmy: :D :tongue2:

actually, i was thinking about that - sorry DD but I really don't like peas (the only way I can eat them is straight off the plant out of the pod - no cooking), so i was wondering if i was able to eat the pod as it is before fully matured....

i know you said
Quote from: DD. on June 16, 2009, 13:29
Sacrilege!

but can it be done?
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