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- Q.(Not Sure If This Was Sent Before) How Do I Save My Leggy Pea Plants And Get Them Ready To Plant Outside? - Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am sorry if this question has already been received, but I did ...
- Q.Peas - My peas have developed a strange discoloration. Can you tell me what it is and if it can be cured?
- Q.Pea Plants Turning Yellow From Bottom - So I planted Lincoln pea plants this year in a raised planter and they have been doing great so far. ...
- Q.What’s Planted After Sweet Peas? - I will be planting sweet peas this year, on a trellis, in a front garden. I know peas only last ...
- Q.When To Apply Inoculant On Pea Seeds If Germinating Before Planting? - Hi, I'm planning to germinate pea seeds (AK varietal) in moist towels before planting in soil to accelerate germination. Soil ...
- Q.Only 1/3 Of My Mr Big Peas Pollinate And Produce Peas - 1/3 of pods fill out, 2/3 of pods have only 1-3 peas in them. My other pea varieties do well. ...
- Q.Problems With Peas - I planted peas directly into soil. They sprout up nicely but then I find the shoot lying on the ground ...
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Haley Shaw on
June 9, 2020
61108Q.(Not Sure If This Was Sent Before) How Do I Save My Leggy Pea Plants And Get Them Ready To Plant Outside?
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am sorry if this question has already been received, but I did not receive any confirmation that it sent. I planted 8 pea seeds on March 30th, and because they were part of a school science experiment, 6 of them did received minimal light. However, they all received 12 hours of light after about April 20th. They were all moved into the same vase (pictured) about 3 weeks ago. They have always had thin, leggy stems. I'm not sure if this is partly because they did not have much room and I should get bigger pots for them. I would like to plant them outside someday and harvest peas from them. Also, I tried to keep them upright with the skewers, but they quickly outgrew them. How can I better support them as they grow? Thank you!!
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These are the symptoms of drastic lack of light. They don't really do as well from a transplant, and prefer to be started where they will finish from seed. I do believe that transplanting them will give them a better chance at life, however.
Here is an article that will help you to care for them once they are planted:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-peas.htm
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- Asked by
co692op on
June 23, 2020
7aQ.Peas
My peas have developed a strange discoloration. Can you tell me what it is and if it can be cured?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I see two, separate, issues. I see a fungal/bacterial infection, and spider mite damage. Often, they are related problems.
Usually, treating peas for infection will prove futile. By the time the infection subsides, production will have been drastically affected to the point that you may not get very many pods, if any. Starting over AFTER correcting the issue at hand will be the best course of action.
Treating with a fungicide/bactericide will be the way forward, as well as having a method to control spider mites. The infection has likely made its way into the soil by now, so treating both issues will be necessary before replanting.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-peas.htm
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Alex4317 on
July 15, 2020
Zone 3Q.Pea Plants Turning Yellow From Bottom
So I planted Lincoln pea plants this year in a raised planter and they have been doing great so far. They are beginning to produce and the peas look and taste fine. However I have began to notice the leaves at the bottom of the stems are all turning yellow with black spots. I’m pretty sure after looking into it that’s it’s a fungus or mildew of some kind and it means the plants will die soon. What I’m wondering is if I should just leave them produce peas for as long as possible before they die?
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Carolebonnell on
July 16, 2020 - Asked by
Shanescaife on
February 4, 2021
Bridgeton NJ, zone 6b-7Q.What’s Planted After Sweet Peas?
I will be planting sweet peas this year, on a trellis, in a front garden. I know peas only last is spring, so what do I plant after them so I don’t have an empty trellis? Thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can plant anything else that will trellis, as long as it isn't another legume! Smaller squash, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, or tomatoes will do well in the spot.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/rotating-vegetables.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/grow-sweet-potatoes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/tips-for-growing-squash.htm
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Anonymous on
February 13, 2021Q.When To Apply Inoculant On Pea Seeds If Germinating Before Planting?
Hi, I'm planning to germinate pea seeds (AK varietal) in moist towels before planting in soil to accelerate germination. Soil temp outside at the moment is about 46 degrees... I'll probably still wait a few more weeks before I start but... Do I apply inoculant before germinating them (I read this process takes 7-10 days around 70 degrees) or just prior to going in soil? And thank you for your website, I'm a relatively new gardener and utilize the site often for information and explanation.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can innoculate your sproutlets just before planting them in the ground. Best of luck with them. Here's an article that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/how-grow-snow-peas.htm
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May 3, 2021Q.Only 1/3 Of My Mr Big Peas Pollinate And Produce Peas
1/3 of pods fill out, 2/3 of pods have only 1-3 peas in them. My other pea varieties do well. What can I do about it? I love the flavor
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article has some good suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/peas/reasons-pea-pods-wont-form.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 7, 2021Q.Problems With Peas
I planted peas directly into soil. They sprout up nicely but then I find the shoot lying on the ground no seed or root attached. What might this be? Many thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It's likely an animal is damaging your plants. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/what-animal-is-eating-my-seedlings.htm
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