Planting second crop of peas?

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
ves522 Jim Falls, WI(Zone 4a) Jul 30, 2007

Is it possible to tear out my pea plants and plant a second crop? If I can find any seeds! I live in zone 4a or will it be too warm to start them? Not enough days left?
Thanks! Just a wild thought I had. I know it can be done with beans.

Post #3797681
Quote
LTilton Glen Ellyn, IL(Zone 5b) Jul 31, 2007

Territorial Seed has a special section on their web site for fall crops, and it includes peas.

http://www.territorial-seed.com/stores/1/Winter_Varieties_C12.cfm

In your zone, you should probably be planting them now.

Post #3799911
Quote
ves522 Jim Falls, WI(Zone 4a) Jul 31, 2007

LTilton thanks for the info. I can't get into town for a couple of days but when I do I plan on looking for some seeds. It sure doesn't hurt to try!

Post #3800354
Quote
MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Aug 03, 2007

Meanwhile, get your planting area wet and immediately cover the row with grass clippings, newspapers or something to keep the soil cool. I just planted a second crop in the grass clipping mulch from the first crop, and they are coming up. We have had about 3 weeks of 90+ weather, and when I mentioned that I had this crazy thought about planting peas in the mulch, and wishing I had another packet of seeds, a generous DG person mailed me some!

Post #3814824
Quote
ves522 Jim Falls, WI(Zone 4a) Aug 04, 2007

MaryE I planted the seed last night. Was surprised to find some at farm and fleet. Anyway no grass clippings. No grass to cut it is too dry. Will keep that in mind for next year.

Post #3815086
Quote
ves522 Jim Falls, WI(Zone 4a) Aug 10, 2007

MaryE my peas are up and looking good. Suppose to get up to 93 today. We will see how they handle it.

Post #3839839
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Vegetable Gardening Threads

Go to all Vegetable Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP