Well spring is here, so far it has been really dry and relatively warm overall (not today!). On march 18th I started my peas as I always do in rootrainers(Made in Canada!) and germinated in the cold frame. That way they don't rot and the squirrels can't eat them. They are off to the races now and I will soon plant them out under one of the trellises. This year I am growing "Pea Seeds for Peace" that were kindly shared by Yan at
Soggy Creek Seed Co. Here is a series of photos I took:
I first presoaked the seed and then planted them out. 23
days later they are ready for planting. Unfortunately the
slugs got a few of them...
Also in the frame is a few cells of greens that are ready for
planting as well.
I first presoaked the seed and then planted them out. 23
You must be busy doing other things that you are seldom posting these days.
ReplyDeleteI too have peas up in the garden - snow peas. I have two separate sowings and they're both up and starting to climb.
I'll look forward to future postings on your garden progress.
How long do you soak them for? I found that Sluggo makes and organic slug bait that is really good - there is even a combo version that also kills earwigs and sow bugs. I purchased some this year. It's more pricey than other types of slug bait but it's longer lasting (4-6 weeks and the other has to be replaced every time it rains or you water) so I think that makes up for it.
ReplyDeleteDo you have anymore pics of that box you are using for your frame? I'm always looking for new ideas for the old wood I have on my property.
ReplyDeletelovely looking seedlings!
ReplyDeleteWe have some peas planted in pots but will need to get some planted directly in the plot soon too
ReplyDeleteThose rootainers seem like a great idea. I need more room in my seed starting area. . .
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Rootrainers tip.
ReplyDeleteMy peas are finally up. It took 2 weeks. I am not sure if this is normal this is my first try for quite a few years. I didn't soak them because we have had so much rain. Maybe I should have.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful starts! They look so healthy (well at least the ones that slugs did not get!).
ReplyDeleteoh man, i tried a generic version of Sluggo and the little tweety birds are attracted to the wheat or whatever grain is mixed in there and they munched up my lettuce, so beware :( i even had bird netting over the lettuce and made sure it was tight to the ground with little wooden stakes but those little birds crawled under the netting. hopefully it was just a time of the year that they were desperate for food.
ReplyDeletehello to Canada btw from down here in the states.
I am starting to collect seed for next year only one plant germinated this year.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this post, just came to grow pea seeds, but I am not familiar enough with growing pea seeds. Do we need to water them or the normal raining is enough? Should we avoid heavy raining? Is any special caring needed?
ReplyDeleteGrowing peas isn't something you can do everyday because just like in anything else, pea seeds require just the right temperature for it to grow. What i like about your post is the fact that you appear so serious about your gardening by collecting seeds ahead of time. Something that I think we have in common. Cheers ♫
ReplyDeleteI agree with @Tim Allen, Pea seeds need a moderate level temperature and soft soil to grow. I also have a small garden and i take a good care of all plants, i also water pea seeds before i plant them.
ReplyDelete~Aansy Stone
Peas should be shooting up by now! We are getting warmth and rain a the moment, but slightly more one than the other!
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Love the blog!!! ;)
what a great idea to start the peas in flats. Duh. So often I put seeds in the ground, the don't come up, I try again in a couple weeks, etc. I'm going to start them indoors now.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your pea seedlings. They look wonderful, as do your other green things. Love the look of that speckled red lettuce. Perhaps a romaine? And welcome back to the blogosphere.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that it's sometimes good to presoak your seeds. It seems to have worked great for your peas. I think I have to give this a test to see for myself. It might be why I have some that just don't do well.
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