Peas sown in cold wet ground will rot off so make sure the soil is warm.
Growing peas in guttering.
Water immediately after planting soaking.
They always use this exact phrase length of guttering and whenever i read it my internal dialog takes on a very prim british accent.
A short guide on how to grow peas by starting them off in guttering inside the greenhouse.
Oh you simply must.
Here he shows you how to plant peas in guttering so you can raise them under cover for an early start well away from mice that love to eat the seeds.
It s such a splendid start to the season.
Place the guttering on a bench in a greenhouse.
Fill the guttering halfway with potting soil then sow your seeds.
Fill the guttering halfway with potting soil and then sow your pea seeds about 1 to 2 inches apart.
There s no need to be too precise with this but aim to space seeds about 1 2 inches 3 5cm apart.
Every british gardening book i own advocates sowing peas early in the season in a length of guttering.
Fill up the guttering with more potting soil.
Sow your peas in a length of guttering nigel dahling.
Place a section of guttering on a garden table in full sun or put it in a sunny spot in the garden.
In early spring cover the soil with polythene before sowing and then protect seedlings with a fleece.
Now for the fun part.
How to grow peas in guttering 1.
Top up the guttering with more compost then gently pat down to firm.
Drop one pea seed into each hole and.
Sowing peas in guttering.
Make holes 1 inch deep and 1 inch apart using your index finger or a dowel.