WANTED: Peas

[grubbysoles]

Hello all,

For the second year running I have planted some peas and they have done absolutely nothing I put some straight in the ground and I put some in little pots in the greenhouse, but neither have produced 'peadlings', as I call them. I think I just have to accept that my peas have got a bit old (they grew beautifully 3 years ago from the same packet!!)

Is it too late for me to get some going for this year? Does anyone have any going spare? I have various other seeds that I can offer in exchange (and they're not all old and useless) or squillions of fresh eggs from the chickens if you're nearby! Or I make a nice rhubarb crumble.

Thanks for your help.

[becks77]

I haven't got round to putting mine in yet but when I do ,along with the beans I shall def start them on windowsill and greenhouse just to catch up....never too late (I think)

[red]

peas are never much good saved - I always buy new each year. but its not too late.. go for an 'early' variety like early onward.. they develop quickly.

[Annpan]

I always soak mine in water before planting, and For the past 5 years I have planted some from the same packet of dried peas bought in the dried goods isle of a supermarket.... they are the ones E eats straight off the plant and we never have any get as far as the house.

[greenfingers]

if pea seeds are stored some where cool and dry they can last quite along time.

[grubbysoles]

Thanks for all the advice. I have splashed out on some Early Onward and will try again!

[Odsox]

peas are never much good saved - I always buy new each year. but its not too late.. go for an 'early' variety like early onward.. they develop quickly.

I think I must disagree with you on this one Red.
Peas and beans are the easiest seeds to save for yourself.
I have been using my own saved pea, broad bean and runner bean seed for so long now they are probably a unique variety
Provided you use the previous years saved seed every year, the only reason I can see for buying new is if you want a change of variety.

Just been out and looked at mine and with my Onward peas I reckon the germinate rate was 100% and my Imperial Green Longpod beans has one missing in a 30' row.

[RobHed]

Hello all,

For the second year running I have planted some peas and they have done absolutely nothing I put some straight in the ground and I put some in little pots in the greenhouse, but neither have produced 'peadlings', as I call them. I think I just have to accept that my peas have got a bit old (they grew beautifully 3 years ago from the same packet!!)

Is it too late for me to get some going for this year? Does anyone have any going spare? I have various other seeds that I can offer in exchange (and they're not all old and useless) or squillions of fresh eggs from the chickens if you're nearby! Or I make a nice rhubarb crumble.

Thanks for your help.

I have some spare pea seeds - would you like some ?

Rob from Bristol