tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post2864675393128852945..comments2023-10-11T11:42:47.834+01:00Comments on purple podded peas: Pea progressCelia Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-32237199410101879962009-06-27T17:51:53.863+01:002009-06-27T17:51:53.863+01:00I think deep down I knew that peas were self ferti...I think deep down I knew that peas were self fertile but it had been shelved with a lot of other stuff at school. As somthing about a monk, heredity, and cross pollination all came flooding back with your answer!<br /><br />I might go ahead and save some seed as it all makes sense now. As for doing my own cross pollination perhaps something for the future I think as it will be time consuming.I have enough trouble to just grow a crop.Rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860482761465954204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-81317637488091481622009-06-26T15:22:52.249+01:002009-06-26T15:22:52.249+01:00Such beautiful peas! Ours are only just starting t...Such beautiful peas! Ours are only just starting to flower...<br /><br />Hope the fete goes well!Sarah and Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427235004063117191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-31813755299650594062009-06-26T09:27:27.394+01:002009-06-26T09:27:27.394+01:00Purple poddeds are gorgeous aren't they? I...Purple poddeds are gorgeous aren't they? I've got Lancashire Lad (not growing this year due to lack of space but it cropped fantastically last year), Caruthers' Purple Podded and Ezetha's Krombek Blauwschok - these two are growing this year. I have to say I found the fresh Caruthers a touch bitter, the LL a bit mealy and dry - though excellent for mushy peas. The winner so far is Ezetha's. The mature peas are sweet and tasty so this is my PPP of choice (so far!).<br /><br />If I've got anything in the pea line you fancy, give us a yell!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-44094428526601814662009-06-26T04:05:03.071+01:002009-06-26T04:05:03.071+01:00I find this interesting. I am starting a new blog...I find this interesting. I am starting a new blog about my gardening experiences. I plan to visit your site in the future for ideas.<br /><br />~GG in the houseGGhttp://captivatinggarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-26618410894026494772009-06-26T02:41:54.999+01:002009-06-26T02:41:54.999+01:00Your heritage peas are beautiful, in fact I though...Your heritage peas are beautiful, in fact I thought they were sweet peas at a glance. Re as for "other English veg-garden bloggers..." they probably sequence sowed their peas, in fact I believe you can start some off, for an early crop, in October/November, pinching back the shoots though early Spring. I've not done this yet as room has been an issue, but now I have the allotment and some cold frames, I'm going to try. I seem to have more luck with climbing peas as with beans than the bush varieties. This year I've planted both bush and climbing Borlotti beans to check this theory for weight and taste! And of course, there is no problem of a glut as they dry so wonderfully. Love the cards you sent BTW, regards FWoodland Fayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874727075887749720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-58276143792016200472009-06-25T22:54:08.990+01:002009-06-25T22:54:08.990+01:00Hi Rhiannon, peas are self fertile, i.e. the male ...Hi Rhiannon, peas are self fertile, i.e. the male and female bits are enclosed within the flower and pollination occurs inside, so it's very very rare for a pea to cross pollinate naturally. You can of course intervene in this process and do your own cross breeding of varieties. Have a look at Rebsie's blog and web site 'Daughter of the Soil' - I'm sure she explains all this far better than I can.<br /><br />That's why saving seeds of peas is so much easier and more reliable than other veg.<br /><br />CeliaCelia Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-70908243142127938082009-06-25T22:30:10.084+01:002009-06-25T22:30:10.084+01:00I know the post is all about peas but...I need to ...I know the post is all about peas but...I need to say a cat could not sleep in the shade under my artichokes as they are too small hmmph!<br /><br />I have had some pods from my poppet peas (first time ever not become slug fodder!)very exciting.<br /><br />When you save seed do you get cross fertilisation from the varieties you grow? and how do you know?Rhiannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860482761465954204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-26951794482102499812009-06-25T19:33:52.454+01:002009-06-25T19:33:52.454+01:00The yellow and purple peas are going to be gorgeou...The yellow and purple peas are going to be gorgeous together on that shared support. My peas are almost done. I've got the paper pots made for starting the beans that will take place of the peas. Now, if I could just drag myself away from the computer I might get the seeds sown.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220897337333701839.post-59014158955204368182009-06-25T19:20:30.577+01:002009-06-25T19:20:30.577+01:00Looks like a fabulous place to snooze!
We harvest...Looks like a fabulous place to snooze!<br /><br />We harvested oour first pod last week, with much excitement. the girls can't wait to get up to the allotment when school is out for the week to see whether they can find any more ...dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.com