Topic: Do tall peas need support?

[Barnowl]

I'm growing a few tall peas for the first time (Alderman & Ne Plus Ultra).  Do they need supporting and, if so, what do you think is the best way of achieving this?

[OllieC]

they do...

"c'mon the peas!!!"

There, I've done my bit for you.

Oooh, it's hot.

[Fork]

Sticks placed strategically at the sides of the peas and string around them...or a criss cross pattern of sticks down each side of the row......or plastic barrier fencing right the way round(the stuff you see on building sites.

[Barnowl]

Thanks Fork  :)

they do...

"c'mon the peas!!!"

There, I've done my bit for you.

Oooh, it's hot.

 ::) :)

[saddad]

Yes... Ne Plus can reach 2.5M.... I use metal mesh fencing ...
 ;D

[Barnowl]

I'll just have to improvise - have some arches from a sale at wilko that are about 2.5 m.  This could be fun - and another excuse not to finish the fruit cage.

[Robert_Brenchley]

I planted mine out yesterday; I'm using wigwams made of eight foot bamboo, with string spiralled round to provide something to cling to.

[Barnowl]

That should look pretty impressive.