RenewableCandy wrote:I sow them directly in the ground outside, in a sunny place. I don't try and move them or transplant them. I put things nearby for them to climb, but they don't climb, they grow to about 4" high and then fall over. Then if I try putting them onto the things-to-climb, the stems just snap.
Could be any number of things. Herself opined thusly:
"I've germinated them inside then transplanted and sowed them directly and both have worked ok. There is a fungus that can get any young plant if they don't get much sunshine. Start with a healthy seed, from vigorous plants, and you'll get vigorous seedlings. Also, there are hundreds of varieties out there, which suit different conditions. We had marrowfat peas which had loads of tendrils and almost didn't need support."
I have to say, we don't have heavy soil and the peas are grown in raised beds. The bit about trying different varieties is quite important, I think. Try sprouting the peas to start with, RC, before planting out.
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