On 16/10/08 23:13, PDM wrote:
"Ed" ex@directory wrote in message
et...
I don't know who it was here that recommended it, but I sowed a few drills
of peas (Douce Provence) in open ground on my allotment 2 weeks ago and
already there is very high germination rate with loads and loads of stout
little shoots showing. I am well pleased with the advice and am well
looking forward to early picking next year.

Anyone else do over-winter peas?

Ed
(Herts, UK)

Yes I planted Little Marvel last year under small polytunnels. Did really
well; huge crop, totally beyond my expectation. Due to time restrictions not
able to do the same this year.

PDM



Great, that is very encouraging.

But tell me this. Is it necessary to cover the peas with fleece to
guard against frost or are they sufficiently winter hardy like autumn
sown broad beans?

Ed