Disaster

[AdeyT]

Returned from a weekend away to find the wind had bent back the tops of my sugar snap peas. They're up against a 6 foot fence but have grown past nearly a foot and this is where they have folded over on themselves. The stems are damaged but are still attached, all the flowers seem to be past the break so wondering if they're ruined. I'll remember next year to put them up against something higher.

[rustylady]

It actually sounds as if they've been too shaded, which is why they have grown to such a height.

[rana]

They do seem somewhat tall for sugar snap peas, however even if the stems have been bent over or 'broken' by the wind they should continue top thrive. I've often seen this problem occur when the upper shoots are heavy with peas.

[AdeyT]

Thanks for the replies, I've tried to secure the tops as best I can, there is a couple that are undamaged and the ones that are damaged seem to be still healthy so fingers crossed. They are in a spot that gets sunshine for the best part of the day but not all day long, I have Kelvin wonder peas next to them in a slightly more shaded spot which are half as tall but full of pods. Next year I'll try them in another spot. Thanks again for the replies.