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