To sow the peas this year we am trying something different. Last year we simply planted the peas out direct, sowing them where they were to grow. This year however I am going by the policy of planting a plant and not a seed (with a few exceptions to this rule...)
The variety we are using is called 'Early Onward' and cropped very well for us last year. We plan on sowing 1 double row which equates to 46 plants overall. The double row will eventually be spaced 6 inches wide and each plant 2 inches apart.
If you are fond of peas you may wish to sow another, if not two additional double rows. Sowing should then be staggered for a longer cropping period with new sowing's made every 2-3 weeks until the end of July. Each double row should be spaced 24 inches apart which is a reason why we chose to sow only 1.
We filled 46 2" diameter pots with good quality all purpose compost making sure to compact the compost before sowing. This will mean when it comes to planting them out the root ball will be nice and compact instead of loose which can lead to damaged roots when transplanting.
Using a dibber, pencil or whatever you have to hand make a hole around 2 inches deep and drop a pea seed into each, backfill and set aside. Germination should occur from 7-10 days.
The variety we are using is called 'Early Onward' and cropped very well for us last year. We plan on sowing 1 double row which equates to 46 plants overall. The double row will eventually be spaced 6 inches wide and each plant 2 inches apart.
If you are fond of peas you may wish to sow another, if not two additional double rows. Sowing should then be staggered for a longer cropping period with new sowing's made every 2-3 weeks until the end of July. Each double row should be spaced 24 inches apart which is a reason why we chose to sow only 1.
We filled 46 2" diameter pots with good quality all purpose compost making sure to compact the compost before sowing. This will mean when it comes to planting them out the root ball will be nice and compact instead of loose which can lead to damaged roots when transplanting.
Using a dibber, pencil or whatever you have to hand make a hole around 2 inches deep and drop a pea seed into each, backfill and set aside. Germination should occur from 7-10 days.
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