Thanks to Pam, Sarah , Neil, Bob and Broadback.
I had not grown my peas in pots, rather straight in the soil.
You live and learn.
If time permits - and I only get to garden at week ends, when other
things do not require attention - I'll give it another go with the
varieties suggested, and see how it goes.
Thanks again for all the help on peas and courgettes!
Cat(h)
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