Transplanting peas - would splitting them be a bad idea?

[Russel Sprout]

Hi again

It was only after starting my pea seeds off in tray modules that I read that they do not like root disturbance and should therefore not be transplanted. At least that seems to be what some folk say. Others say they'll be fine. There's lots to read and watch about that...

...but what I could not find an answer to is whether it is best to thin them or separate them? I put in two seeds per module and every one of them has come up. I need a lot and so would prefer to keep all of them. But that would mean not only transplanting but also separating them as well. Is this likely to cause too much root disturbance and hurt or kill the plants? Would I be better of choosing the strongest of each pair and thinning the other? Or should I just go for it?

Thoughts, opinions and experiences gratefully received - as ever

Ta

Max

[damian1225]

just keep them together and bang them in, youtube "gutter peas" by allotment diary thats the method I now use and its fantasticly easy and simple

[bario1]

Yep, just pop them out and plant, no need to split. I usually do three to a 9cm pot.

[fishpond]

I concur. You what?

[Penellype]

I usually plant 5 seeds to a square 9cm pot and plant them out as they are, all in a row. I've no idea if you would get more peas per plant if you thinned them but I find I get plenty this way.