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Re: Snap peas

SQFT@UMSLVMA.UMSL.EDU wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-07-02 03:49:53 EDT, you write:
>
> << Do peas like hot weather? The reason I'm asking is because I wanted to
>  plant some in an empty square and I didn't know how well they would do
>  with the summer heat. What is the spacing? >>
> Richard,
> It is my understanding that peas prefer cooler weather which is why they are
> a spring and fall veggie..
> I did peas this year but because of the dreadful spring we had in downstate
> NY I had a very poor crop...I gave them up last week because the weather
> turned so hot the peas just refused to set fruit.
> I don't know the exact spacing but they do grow up so I imagine you wouldn't
> need much room at all for a good crop provided the weather cooperates...I'm
> going to try again in August for a fall crop..Hope I have better
> weather...Nothing like fresh picked peas eaten out of hand.
> Sheila
> Zone 5/6 Downstate NY
> zuzu02@aol.com
>
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My Snow peas are doing okay but the leaves are turning brown about three
quarters of the way up the stalk. I moved them to a shadier spot and
this seems to help a bit. They are still producing well here in zone 10,
Panama city, Florida.

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