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- Q.What Cut My Plant In Half? - This has happened to other plants before but I have to know, what cut my small plant in half and ...
- Q.Can I Add Soil Inoculent After Planting Pea Seeds? - I wanted to get my pea seeds planted during the best moon dates per The Farmer's Almanac but my stores ...
- Q.Pea Plants Have Ants In Soil,Basil/Cilantro Plants Have Yellow-white Growth.What Can I Do? - Hello. Rather recently, I started a small potted garden with some Basil, Cilantro, and Snap pea plants all from seeds. ...
- Q.What’s Wrong With My Peas? - Many of the leaves and branches on my pea plants are dying off. They get yellow spots then die. I ...
- Q.My Peas Are Yellow And Corn - Vegetables are a month old and the peas are yellow as well as 1-3 of corn leaves
- Q.I Have Strong Pea Plants In Pots, How Far Apart Do I Plant Them In The Rows - The pea plants are in individual pots which have been hardened off after growing in a greenhouse. I know how ...
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November 5, 2019
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GKH_Susan on
November 6, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You can certainly try to. They will quickly outgrow their space, so constant pruning will be necessary until you can uncover them. Other than outgrowing the space, I see no issues.
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- Asked by
Sunflowaah on
March 3, 2020
9Q.What Cut My Plant In Half?
This has happened to other plants before but I have to know, what cut my small plant in half and just left it to die and why? This one was a pea and was about 6 inches tall, just grabbing a hold of the trellis.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. This could be many things from rabbits and other mammals to insects, or it could be an infection! It may be hard to know unless you see signs of the culprit, or catch it in the act.
What you can do is take steps to protect your garden from animals and insects to prevent future issues.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/plant-problems/pests/animals
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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April 5, 2020Q.Can I add soil inoculent after planting pea seeds?
I wanted to get my pea seeds planted during the best moon dates per The Farmer's Almanac but my stores don't have the inoculent in stock yet. Can I add it to the soil after my peas start coming up or "near" the seeds before they sprout? Depending on when I can the inoculent. Thanks!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It won't hurt to add the inoculant later but may not be as helpful. I would go ahead and try it. Here's an article that may be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm
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Homebr3w on
April 8, 2020
Austin, TXQ.Pea Plants Have Ants In Soil,Basil/Cilantro Plants Have Yellow-white Growth.What Can I Do?
Hello. Rather recently, I started a small potted garden with some Basil, Cilantro, and Snap pea plants all from seeds. Everything is growing pretty well but In the past 3 days, I've noticed some ants crawling around in the pot with my pea plants. Also, In my Basil and Cilantro plants, there's some weird yellow-white growth which I've attached pictures of. Also, on all 3 of the plants, although not as bad on the Basil and Cilantro plants, there's what looks to be some mold growing. I also put a photo of this below. This is my first time growing anything so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are several different possibilities, as these are among the most common and most difficult to identify group of fungi.
Most of these types of fungus are benign and will not cause any harm to your plants, but being on top of the soil surface means that the soil has not had adequate time to dry out between waterings.
When proper watering is achieved, it will be very difficult for fungi to take hold at the soil surface level. Generally, you will want to wait until the top two or three inches is completely bone-dry between waterings.
Though these will not harm your plant, it does signal that the environment is right for bad bacteria and fungi to take hold, also.
Here are some articles that you will find useful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/starting-vegetable-gardens-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners.htm
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Bethany Jade on
April 13, 2020
Houston, TX, zone 9Q.What’s Wrong With My Peas?
Many of the leaves and branches on my pea plants are dying off. They get yellow spots then die. I trim the dead ones but my plants don't look healthy. Is it the heat? We're in the 80's here in Houston (zone 9).
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is a pretty severe soil infection. You will need to treat this before planting again.
Peas can survive around 80, though they do prefer lower. Any higher, and this problem will be exacerbated greatly.
Treat with a fungicide, or bactericide. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
This article will help you with the care of peas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/grow-peas-in-containers.htm
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Chilichong on
May 4, 2020
85298Q.My Peas Are Yellow And Corn
Vegetables are a month old and the peas are yellow as well as 1-3 of corn leaves
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There is, either, a pH problem or severely overwhelming amount of nutrients in the soil. I suspect the pH is off.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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Chilichong on
May 5, 2020A.Thank you!
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Geoff CLAGUE on
May 6, 2020
IM2 2QDQ.I Have Strong Pea Plants In Pots, How Far Apart Do I Plant Them In The Rows
The pea plants are in individual pots which have been hardened off after growing in a greenhouse. I know how far apart to space the rows, not the individual plants which is what the question is about
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.1 or 2 feet between each row is, usually, plenty. This chart will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/plant-spacing-chart.htm
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