Author Topic: Alderman Peas  (Read 2018 times)

Duke Ellington

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Alderman Peas
« on: May 23, 2021, 10:22:04 »
My peas have taken off quickly at home and are now quite tall. I would have preferred them to be shorter before planting them at the allotment. Would it be ok to cut them back a couple of inches before planting them.?

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saddad

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Re: Alderman Peas
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2021, 11:57:25 »
I've never done it myself, but when pigeons have savaged the top of my tall peas they have recovered and grown well (with some protection form the flying rats!)

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Re: Alderman Peas
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2021, 22:54:16 »
They are a very old traditional variety.  One of my uncles used to grow these many years ago when I was just a lad. About the only recollection I have is seeing some in his garden and they were tall growing.  I mean really tall, taller than my uncle in fact!

Unable to offer much advice but they are going to need plenty of support!
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Tiny Clanger

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Re: Alderman Peas
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2021, 15:35:02 »
Growing Telephono which is much the same.  they do get very tall. Well worth it though. Lovely peas  :blob7:
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