"Ed" ex@directory wrote in message
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On 16/10/08 23:13, PDM wrote:
"Ed" ex@directory wrote in message
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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

Probably not as the winters these days are rather mild. However, I suspect a
better crop will result if they are covered. As said, I got a really heavy
crop under cover. Note that pea sticks need to be in as soon as the crops
show, otherwise they will trail across the ground with a reduced crop as a
result.

PDM