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Re: Help with peas

        It's a bit late for peas in this neck of the woods, but I had a
bumper crop of stir fry--sugar pod peas that were supported by concrete
reinforcing wire cage supports.  These supports work well for tomatoes,
cucumbers, climbing beans, and anything else that can grow "UP".  Making
cages requires a pair bolt cutters, a roll of concrete reinforcing wire,
some leather gloves, and a strong pair of pliers.  Trim the wire to the
width of the cage desired plus one row of fold-over wires.  Use the pliers
to shape the cage.  Cut the bottom edge to produce spikes, which can be
buried in the ground.  If a heavy plant (like tomatoes) is being supported,
you need to weave a tall ground stake through the wire and tie the cages
together with nylon string.  E-mail me privately if you have any questions.
        Kathy (meistrel@nwark.com) in zone 6---Fayetteville, Arkansas

>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.

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