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Re: Help with peas

Hi Rhyan,

> HI I have four pea plants growing and I am going to use my balcony
> railing to train them up. I put string between the uprights and am
> trying to get the peas to go up this setup. The peas are not
> cooperating with me what can I do. Help I also have a friend that has
> peas growing in a raised bed and I am wondering what would be the
> best setup for her to use.
> Rhyan Birch
> Edmonton.Alberta.Canada

Peas support themselves by twisting their fine tendrils around small objects,
like twigs for example.  Your railing is probably too thick for them to get a
hold.  Sometimes we hang up plastic netting for the peas to grow up (they'll
still need a bit of a guiding hand at times when they try to stray) and perhaps
this would work well for you.

Another thing we do is drive a stake in at either end of a row of peas and weave
strings back and forth between them for the peas to climb upon.  You don't
actually need that much string, one strand every 6-12" is probably sufficient.
The strings don't have to be horizontally lain, it's actually better if they
criss-cross each other somewhat.  This could work for your friend's peas.

Peas vary in height quite a bit, depending on the variety.  Some grow short and
have enough tendrils intertwining between the plants that they support
themselves without any fencing.  Others, such as Sugar Snaps for example, can
easily grow in excess of 6' tall and not only need something to climb up but
also occaisional strings "coralling" them in towards the fencing.

Good luck with your peas Rhyan, hope the weather is treating you well.

   ____________________
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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | Zone 6b
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