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Title: Early Onward Peas - how tall will they grow?
Post by: aussiedigger on March 30, 2009, 21:27:54

I am planning to sow my Early Onward peas this weekend, but can't find anything definitive about how high they grow. Most of the seed suppliers say 2ft, but a thread last year had some at 4 feet tall. ???

I've never grown them before so would appreciate some advice on how high to make the supports - probably canes with pea netting / string as I don't have any twiggy sticks on hand. Any other advice would also be welcome.

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: Early Onward Peas - how tall will they grow?
Post by: SMP1704 on March 30, 2009, 21:35:48

Mine tend towards the taller end about 3.5 feet and are very productive. Enjoy ;D ;D

Title: Re: Early Onward Peas - how tall will they grow?
Post by: powerspade on March 31, 2009, 05:45:02

I use pig wire (the wire fencing used to enclose fields), its about 4ft tall and the onwards peas I grew last year just managed to grow about 6 inches over the top. the height of the peas depends on the condition of the soil ie :- moisture content retention

Title: Re: Early Onward Peas - how tall will they grow?
Post by: saddad on March 31, 2009, 07:59:15

As powerspade says moisture (at the roots) seems to be the deciding factor with most peas... I grow tall heritage ones and some years they top out at 5' others at 8'+ :-\

Title: Re: Early Onward Peas - how tall will they grow?
Post by: aussiedigger on March 31, 2009, 17:06:22

Thanks for your advice - much appreciated :)

I have heavy soil which retains moisture very well, so will aim for about 4ft high.

Fingers crossed ... I am definitely on my L plates with peas!

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