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Started by Mrs Ava, July 06, 2006, 23:23:32

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Mrs Ava

July 06, 2006, 23:23:32
I would just like to recommend Alderman peas.  I know I have before, but the huge harvest began today and they are outstanding.  Each 8 inch pod contained at least 10 huge, fat, sweet peas.  The plants are tall - over 6 foot, and the peas start about 3 foot from the ground.  They need support because of their height, but because of their height, they are easy to pick and keep tidy.  I am not going to bother sowing any of the shorter varieties next year.

Mrs Ava

July 06, 2006, 23:23:32

katynewbie

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July 06, 2006, 23:24:52
 ;D

Your description makes me ready to try next year EJ!!

;)

Common_Clay

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July 06, 2006, 23:40:50
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on July 06, 2006, 23:23:32
I would just like to recommend Alderman peas.

Whereabouts did you get them from? I searched Fothergills and Thompson & Morgan but neither company seem to sell them. Thanks.

redimp

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July 06, 2006, 23:45:11 Last Edit: July 07, 2006, 10:28:38 by redclanger
Lotty @ Lincoln (Lat:53.24, Long:-0.52, HASL:30m)

http://www.abicabeauty

powerspade

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July 07, 2006, 06:46:18
Snap!
I started picking my first harvest of alderman peas this afternoon for my evening meal. Wow pods pods and more pods, Ill be picking for a while. Mine are about 5ft tall and still growing, beats dwarf peas anyday.Got mone growning on wire netting supported by bamboo

plot51A

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July 07, 2006, 07:45:38
You beat me to it EJ! Planted these this year following your previous recommendation, and ate our first picking last week. What a gorgeous taste - has completely converted me to podded peas (I only used to grow sugar snaps or mange touts). Last year had a complete failure on peas, so went a bit mad this year and have grown several varieties - Alderman are the winners by far. I have even sown a tray of modules to get some succession - but will support them better. I grew mine round a tepee, but either I put too many plants or they are just too vigorous, but its not enough really so will do more like a runner bean type row next time.
Got my seeds from http://www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk/

Thanks again Emma for a brilliant tip  ;D ;D ;D

blisters

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July 07, 2006, 11:08:13
I've just bought some Alderman seed, but is there still time to sow them, or should I wait for next year ???

Mrs Ava

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July 07, 2006, 11:12:08
I would think it is to late to sow them now, however there are varieties suitable for sowing now - I have just sown to blocks of Fortune.
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