Early Peas

[zazen999]

Just to hijack this thread slightly...

Does anyone have any knowledge regarding Pea 'Klevedon Wonder', i fancy putting them in my new raised bed tomorrow, however i dont want to risk them being gotten at by the cold.

ill fleece them for a week or so if thats any help.

Chris

T&M website. Kelevedon Wonder were my main crop peas before I decided to try Early Onward. I'd have been sowing them about now but this says you can get away with it.

Kelvedon Wonder is an early variety, height 45cm (18in). Peas prefer a deep rich, moist soil, which has had plenty of well rotted manure or compost dug in the previous autumn/winter. Commence sowing in March once the ground is workable. Sowings can be made until July. In very cold or wet regions, cover early sowings with tall cloches. Rake in a balance of fertiliser at 2oz per sq.yd. before sowing and sow thinly in drills 5cm (2in) deep, allowing 45-60cm (18-24in) between the rows.