Peas are easy to grow. And, there are many kinds of peas to choose from. Garden peas–or English peas as they are sometimes called–are available in both bush and climbing varieties. They are eaten after being shelled. Snap and snow peas have edible pods. Snap peas are full, sweet, ...
In wet weather, slugs will climb the vines and suck on the pea pods. Use snail and slug pellets. For organic control, make a beer trap. Put a little beer in a small can or bowl. Tuna cans work great. Bury the trap, up to the lip, in the garden soil. Snails and slugs will be...
Sow seeds 4 to 6 weeks before thelast spring frost datewhen the soil is cool or when it is at the desired temperature. Peas planted in cold (40°F) soil will germinate slowly; peas planted in soil that is at least 60°F (but not more than 85°F) will catch up. Snow will not h...
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Adding legumes like peas, beans and clover to your garden is a great way to maximize soil health. Legumes fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and reduce your total fertilizer needs. Some companion plants physically support each other, reducing the need for staking or trellising. Th...
How to Plant Beets We prefer to sow beets directly in the garden so that we don’t have to disturb their roots. However, beets—unlike many root crops—do generally tolerate being transplanted while still young. Since they are cold tolerant,beets typically have no trouble being started outdoor...
and to put in your vegetable bedding plants.Planting depths and spacingare critical, so don't crowd to many plants into the allotted space or you may end up with spindly plants and no food. Be sure to place a tag or marker on each row or area so that you will know what to expect ...
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The simple answer to this – garden peas. It really doesn’t need anything more fancy. Anything to muddy the waters of a tried and tested favourite. When it comes to wine, however, the creaminess of the dish needs something to stand up to its big flavours so a good Chardonnay like Whi...
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