tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post8108780244960153650..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: The Nutrition of Green PeasFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-65685068245186345772014-06-27T08:28:33.659-05:002014-06-27T08:28:33.659-05:00Some people plant much earlier than others, Kelly....Some people plant much earlier than others, Kelly. I have heard of some folks that plant their potatoes by February 14th as well, and others that wait until March 17th. I keep learning more about increasing the production of our garden, so hopefully, our pea crop will have a better yield next time. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-44944318075361769562014-06-27T07:42:46.682-05:002014-06-27T07:42:46.682-05:00My father-in-law's rule was to plant peas Febr...My father-in-law's rule was to plant peas February 14th. We made it by March 16th. We like to eat the sugar snap before the peas form right out of the garden, then when the weather gets too hot and dry, I'll let them fill out and make peas and dumplings!GiGi Cravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493659156971939923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-78375469283734877422014-06-20T14:20:53.223-05:002014-06-20T14:20:53.223-05:00I know what you mean about distraction and not get...I know what you mean about distraction and not getting back to things. Sometimes that gives an unusual or unexpected opportunity to learn. Thanks again!<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-89408841578277630802014-06-20T07:51:26.832-05:002014-06-20T07:51:26.832-05:00You're right, Spinnersaw, they are. That is so...You're right, Spinnersaw, they are. That is something to think about if your ground needs improvement. Thank you for pointing that out. There is so much more to gardening than meets the eye, or the mouth.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13323626802430688682014-06-18T21:02:23.903-05:002014-06-18T21:02:23.903-05:00Another thing to think about is that peas are good...Another thing to think about is that peas are good food for your soil.spinnersawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763380819352813272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91811589046727711742014-06-18T20:37:38.489-05:002014-06-18T20:37:38.489-05:00It was pure distraction. I had started in canning...It was pure distraction. I had started in canning my other produce, and the peas had been planted as an afterthought in the back of the garden in two pallet beds. I hadn't been back there after they started dying off until it was time to check the progress on the Indian corn that was planted nearby and was pleasantly surprised to find them happily producing! I don't know how they do on trellises, and I'm curious to see if my heirloom Tom Thumb that I'm trying out this year will do as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-3055839757109771062014-06-18T20:24:29.719-05:002014-06-18T20:24:29.719-05:00That is really interesting information. I wonder i...That is really interesting information. I wonder if they would make it sharing a trellis with another plant.....? It gives me something to think about. We had actually discussed trying to grow a fall crop, but I had never heard of anyone doing that before. That wouldn't stop us from trying, so I am grateful for your information. Thank you.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-45953235311048061202014-06-18T19:55:43.200-05:002014-06-18T19:55:43.200-05:00I discovered, quite by accident, that if I let the...I discovered, quite by accident, that if I let the peas go dormant, but don't get around to pulling them out, they bounce back in my midwestern garden and provide a late summer/early fall havest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-17756612657825082022014-06-18T16:54:34.495-05:002014-06-18T16:54:34.495-05:00Trying different things to see what works in your ...Trying different things to see what works in your area and your soil, is very good practice, Fiona. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-12558949539519170312014-06-18T16:48:29.792-05:002014-06-18T16:48:29.792-05:00I need to know the secret to success on a good pea...I need to know the secret to success on a good pea crop, Sandra. Do you have any advice? I hope you have a great crop.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-43396736628105062202014-06-18T14:04:21.583-05:002014-06-18T14:04:21.583-05:00Getting variety is such a good thing. We are reall...Getting variety is such a good thing. We are really enjoying the Broad Windsor Fava beans, however the heat has slowed their production. Trying new things is the best way to learn which things work in your area. We did not get our peas in quite early enough, but I think we will get a good feed or so from them. We tried Champion of England Peas that grow tall and use less ground space to produce. <br /><br />http://www.seedsavers.org/onlinestore/pea/Pea-Champion-of-England.html<br /><br />My mother always canned and froze lots of peas for winter use. I have also had very good luck dehydrating them and they rehydrate well. <br />Happy gardening and your "Dinner" looks wonderful Fern!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-77511886467969486942014-06-18T11:20:29.997-05:002014-06-18T11:20:29.997-05:00This is the first year, I have had peas really do ...This is the first year, I have had peas really do well. I just hope this snap of hot weather doesn't ruin it!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.com