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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Barnowl on May 07, 2008, 13:19:07

Title: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Barnowl on May 07, 2008, 13:19:07
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?
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: OllieC on May 07, 2008, 13:20:58
they do...

"c'mon the peas!!!"

There, I've done my bit for you.

Oooh, it's hot.
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Fork on May 07, 2008, 13:26:31
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.
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Barnowl on May 07, 2008, 14:11:15
Thanks Fork  :)


Quote from: OllieC on May 07, 2008, 13:20:58
they do...

"c'mon the peas!!!"

There, I've done my bit for you.

Oooh, it's hot.

::) :)
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: saddad on May 07, 2008, 16:37:12
Yes... Ne Plus can reach 2.5M.... I use metal mesh fencing ...
;D
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Barnowl on May 07, 2008, 17:14:33
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.
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 07, 2008, 18:35:19
I planted mine out yesterday; I'm using wigwams made of eight foot bamboo, with string spiralled round to provide something to cling to.
Title: Re: Do tall peas need support?
Post by: Barnowl on May 07, 2008, 18:39:55
That should look pretty impressive.