Does anyone know how long you should soak peas in parraffin, before planting them out? I have heard that it stops mice eating the peas. Can you do this to potatoes to stop foxes stealing them? If not what do i do to stop the foxes doing this? Some were part eaten and some (i think ) planted in other parts of my plot (only had it this year).
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Hi lost the plot. First of all, welcome to the vine. Why not start your peas off in plant modules and when they have germinated then plant them out and this should stop the mice from stealing them. I always do this and never have a problem and dont need to soak in parraffin.
Regarding the potatoes and the foxes, don't have an answer for that but am sure some one else can help.
And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
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No, not too late yet, but don't leave it any longer.
Did you ever think maybe you're not meant to grow peas with all the bad luck you've had?
Anyway, good luck and happy growing.
And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
In the glory of the garden.
Rudyard Kipling.sigpic
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I sow mine in lengths of guttering in the greenhouse and plant out the row when the plants are about 2 -3 " high. Never had any problems at all.
On a related but different matter, from reading various posts , it would appear that a lot of the grapes in the drought afflicted south ( sympathy vote) have had a poor year for peas, whereas us northerners have had a really good season, ( - not that sympathetic though ) so the secret is to water, water and then water again.Rat
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