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support for peas
(Sorry for another beginner's question!)
If I place a cane next to each pea plant (they are about 6" tall now), do I need to fix the plant to the cane as it grows, or can I just wind the plant round ? |
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support for peas
NC writes
(Sorry for another beginner's question!) If I place a cane next to each pea plant (they are about 6" tall now), do I need to fix the plant to the cane as it grows, or can I just wind the plant round ? Peas climb by wrapping tendrils around the support rather than by the stem winding itself around in the manner of wisteria or honeysuckle, so there's no need to fix it to the support. That said, they do this much more effectively on twiggy branches rather than vertical smooth canes. I would suggest using any sort of twiggy prunings you can get your hands on. If you are stuck with having to use canes, try making a web of string from one to the other - the peas will find this easier to climb. -- Kay |
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support for peas
K wrote:
NC writes (Sorry for another beginner's question!) If I place a cane next to each pea plant (they are about 6" tall now), do I need to fix the plant to the cane as it grows, or can I just wind the plant round ? Peas climb by wrapping tendrils around the support rather than by the stem winding itself around in the manner of wisteria or honeysuckle, so there's no need to fix it to the support. That said, they do this much more effectively on twiggy branches rather than vertical smooth canes. I would suggest using any sort of twiggy prunings you can get your hands on. If you are stuck with having to use canes, try making a web of string from one to the other - the peas will find this easier to climb. OK - thanks. I'll have a go putting in some canes and then running twine between them. Should give the birds something to think about too.... |
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