How to grow peas in guttering 1.
Growing peas in guttering.
There s no need to be too precise with this but aim to space seeds about 1 2 inches 3 5cm apart.
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Top up the guttering with more compost then gently pat down to firm.
Plant them out establish a frame so that they can grow abundantly and harvest them.
Fill the guttering halfway with potting soil and then sow your pea seeds about 1 to 2 inches apart.
They always use this exact phrase length of guttering and whenever i read it my internal dialog takes on a very prim british accent.
Fill up the guttering with more potting soil.
Now for the fun part.
Every british gardening book i own advocates sowing peas early in the season in a length of guttering.
Drop one pea seed into each hole and.
A short guide on how to grow peas by starting them off in guttering inside the greenhouse.
Grow enough peas for you and your family with this simple yet clever method.
Sow your peas in a length of guttering nigel dahling.
Place the guttering on a bench in a greenhouse.
Fill the guttering halfway with potting soil then sow your seeds.
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.
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.
Oh you simply must.
It s such a splendid start to the season.
Peas sown in cold wet ground will rot off so make sure the soil is warm.