Peas and Hanging Baskets

[johninblackpool]

Hi Folks

Last year my Peas were decimated, if not by pigeons them the moles got the roots....
This year i am thinking of putting them in hanging baskets..
Has anybody tried this before
If so how did they do....I am going to try anyway just as an experiment but would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions

Cheers

[scarletrunner]

Havn't tried myself but i know a man who has,he gets good results,peas just trail down so no support is required,only problem he has is that the postman helps himself to a few!

[johninblackpool]

Cheers Scarletrunner
Going to give it a try it will also free up a bed
Cheers

[Florence Fennel]

Sounds like a great idea John, let us know how you get on

[super trowel]

Good plan batman
I might copy, but with 100 and 1000's tom on top.

[Alison]

You can grow them but obviously it's not that good for the tall varieties. I've grown mangetout like that in the past but only for a bit of fun as you won't get massive crops as the number of plants will be small. Not really enough for meals but a you will get a few. Not done it for a few years as tend not to grow much veg at home anymore as I now have the lottie in full production.

[johninblackpool]

Just to let everyone know last years experiment with peas in hanging basket.......


.......... IT FAILED.........

because the hanging baskets are so small the peas are very thirsty they did not produce any peas worth harvesting, ther were quite a few pods but nothing much inside

I could try again with moisture retaining granules in the basket

Note to self.... go to shop and get moisture granules..... and give it another try

John

[veggiechicken]

I do like an Experiment - with results!!
Good luck with this year's super-improved version
Could you put an upside down plastic bottle (with holes in the cap for trickle watering) in the baskets as you plant up?

[johninblackpool]

Sorry for late reply veggiechicken

This sounds even better as it is alot cheaper than the granules
This could be next years trial even if this years works