Peas

[tony warner]

Not having much luck with my peas! planted twice not getting much results. Any suggestions.

[piskieinboots]

Hi Tony and welcome to the Vine.

Go have a look at this part of the Vine, it may bring up some answers for you. But in the meantime, give us a few facts - how did you sow, straight into ground/in pots?

[Two_Sheds]

Mice.
Betcha.

[piskieinboots]

mice got mine - I know cos they left a thank you note

[tony warner]

peas

sorry about the delay in replying i am still learnig it took me a will to find the replys, i planted straiht into the ground

[tony warner]

peas

sorry about the delay in replying i am still learning it took me a will to find the replies, i planted straight into the ground

[Two_Sheds]

You're repeating yourself!
If you sowed straight into the ground, the mice will have got them. If any germinated, the slugs will have got the rest.

Try sowing indoors/greenhouse. Into loo rolls or into guttering. There are loads of old posts on here, have a go with your Search button near the top right hand side of this page.

[Flummery]

I know that they don't reckon that peas transplant well, hence the usual advice to sow in guttering or loo roll middles. However, I always sow in modules or yoghurt pots and they transplant fine. Once they have started to grow the mice don't bother with them. (However, the birds might! At this point I net them.) Worth it though - fresh peas are like nothing you can buy.

[tony warner]

thanks all for your advice, but am i to late this year tony warner

[HeyWayne]

thanks all for your advice, but am i to late this year tony warner

Mine germinated pretty quick, stick some in loo rolls and give it a go. You might be alright yet.

Edit: I'll try and take a piccie or two of mine tonight, give you some encouragement.

[Flummery]

No you can still sow now.

[piskieinboots]

mice - birds - slugs ... maes ya wonder why we carry on innit

PS, due to mice-munching, I have resown some for lottie only two days ago

[baggyman]

You could try dipping the peas in parafin before sowing ( won't affect the taste of the crop) to put the mice off pinching them.

[tony warner]

peas

thelast time i planted i soaked them in paraffin

[vegnut]

Ya seeds are definately being eaten. Sow some now in modules, loo roll centres or pots, and once they reach a couple of inches, stick em in the ground, throw a bit of net over them and water well. Stand back and wait for the wonderful little things to develop. YUM