Peas

[Poddington Pea]

After watching that 'Edible garden' programme last year and seeing how she grew pea shoots from boxes of dried peas from the supermarket (the type you're sposed to eat) I thought I'd give it a try. We had lots of yummy peashoots and ALL germinated!
I thought I'd try planting them and as an experiment, planted seed peas with them. After 2 weeks the supermarket peas are all sprouting, but the seed peas have not yet!

But now I'm wondering whether I'll actually get any fruit from them?
Has anyone else tried this?

[VirginVegGrower]

After watching that 'Edible garden' programme last year and seeing how she grew pea shoots from boxes of dried peas from the supermarket (the type you're sposed to eat) I thought I'd give it a try. We had lots of yummy peashoots and ALL germinated!
I thought I'd try planting them and as an experiment, planted seed peas with them. After 2 weeks the supermarket peas are all sprouting, but the seed peas have not yet!

But now I'm wondering whether I'll actually get any fruit from them?
Has anyone else tried this?

Mmm, I saw that series too and thought I would try it but only for the shoots. Still sticking with my Kelvedon and Meteor for the lottie pea plants. Give it a whirl with a few - wouldn't hurt in terms of cost, just space I suppose. Do you have room in your garden?

[chris]

I'm not going back from Hurst Greenshaft (why can't I not say that out loud without putting on a daft german accent - like that daft tv series league of genltmen -- 'hurst greenshaaaarft ya?')- heavy cropper for us and excellent sweet taste!

I've saved a load of seed from last year, and plan to do the same this year!

[Florence Fennel]

Like VVG says, try a few as an experiment. If you haven't much space, you could always plant them in a bucket.

[Croila]

Oh I LOVED that programme. I'm so envious of her garden - I'd love one just like it! Well, without the hens, that is. I don't fancy hens.

Anyway, as for the peas, personally I like to know what variety I'm sowing - I'd rather shell out (ha ha!) for a couple of packets of seeds like Kelvadon Wonder and Douce Provence than just use random peas like she did.

Each to his/her own however. And I'm still dead envious of that garden ...

[VirginVegGrower]

I'm not going back from Hurst Greenshaft (why can't I not say that out loud without putting on a daft german accent - like that daft tv series league of genltmen -- 'hurst greenshaaaarft ya?')- heavy cropper for us and excellent sweet taste!

Just so long as you're not singing "Springtime for..."! Too much Producers

[VirginVegGrower]

Oh I LOVED that programme. I'm so envious of her garden - I'd love one just like it! Well, without the hens, that is. I don't fancy hens.

Anyway, as for the peas, personally I like to know what variety I'm sowing - I'd rather shell out (ha ha!) for a couple of packets of seeds like Kelvadon Wonder and Douce Provence than just use random peas like she did.

Each to his/her own however. And I'm still dead envious of that garden ...

Hens are brilliant - that poop is great for your garden.
Her garden is natural but she has built it around that lovely winding path so how could it not be glorious.

[northepaul]

Hens are brilliant - that poop is great for your garden. Her garden is natural but she has built it around that lovely winding path so how could it not be glorious.

Really? I was under the impression that hens would destroy your veg patch and flower beds....?
If that isnt the case, then I have been dying to get some, but was put off by the distructive issues.

On the subject of peas, I managed to get some parsley peas from the local seed swap. I am really pleased about this because I saw them growing in an old garden but have never been able to source the seeds.

[Croila]

But doesn't she keep her hens in a separate hen run? I didn't think they had the free run of the garden? But no matter, I am definitely not tempted!

Parsley peas ..? Never heard of them: shall google!