What Could Be Eating My Black Eyed Peas OFF The Vine. Eating The Entire Peas And Leaving The Hull On The Ground.

Question

Whatever is eating the peas, is doing it at night, because in the morning the ground if full of hulls. So disappointing. Is it ok that I covered the entire area top, and sides with tulle fabric. Am I preventing pollination?

Answer 1

It could be anything from raccoons to hogs, or anything that could be a garden pest. It will be hard to say without catching it in the act.

Covering with a breathable fabric will not hinder pollination. They are self pollinating and require no help, since the reproductive organs contact each other while growing.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/plant-problems/pests/animals

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/black-eyed-peas/growing-black-eyed-peas.htm