What can I use instead of pea sticks?

You won’t find pea sticks for sale here in the U.S., but any twiggy branches will work. This spring I used a combination of birch (ideal), lilac, and red dogwood. If you see a neighbor or local landscaping crew doing some pruning nearby, they would probably be glad to give you as many branches as you like.

What kind of wood is used for pea sticks?

Do pea plants need sticks?

What makes good pea sticks UK?

Can you grow peas from frozen peas?

Can you grow peas from frozen peas? No, frozen pea seeds will not germinate and will most likely just decompose if planted directly into the soil.

How long do sugar snap peas produce?

Pea plants tend to produce for about 4-5 weeks straight. 1 pound of Sugar Snap peas equal about 4 cups strung peas. They store well in the refrigerator in Ziploc bags (we keep them open a little bit). They easily store for a few weeks.

When should I plant tomato seeds?

Sow your tomato seeds in March or April, approximately 6-8 weeks before the final frost of the winter, or earlier if you’re growing your tomatoes in a greenhouse. Sprinkle the seed thinly onto good quality seed compost. Cover with 1.5mm of compost and water lightly with a fine-rose watering can.

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What can I use for pea sticks?

Hazel (a shrubby type of birch) is the preferred wood for pea sticks, but a number of different types of trees are coppiced. You won’t find pea sticks for sale here in the U.S., but any twiggy branches will work. This spring I used a combination of birch (ideal), lilac, and red dogwood.

What can I plant now in Ireland?

The first early potatoes, lettuce and parsley can be harvested now and many fruit bushes will start to bear fruit. You can now sow further vegetables such as carrots, beetroot, beans, and lettuce. Make sure to keep watering flowers and vegetables during the summer.

How do you make good seed compost?

Make your own organic seed sowing compost. If you are sowing in trays/pots indoors or in a greenhouse, mix equal parts loam (garden soil) and sharp sand. If you have it, add in some finely sieved leafmould. Seeds carry their own nutrients, so they don’t need an enriched potting compost to germinate.

What is vermiculite?

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral (magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate) that is mined in various countries around the world, including the USA and South Africa. It gets its name from the Latin ‘vermiculare’, which means to breed worms, and the English suffix ‘ite’ which mean mineral or rock.

What fruit grows best in Ireland?

Raspberries. The most popular cane fruit crop grown in Ireland is the raspberry.

Is it easy to garden in Ireland?

Vegetable Gardening in Ireland. Microclimates on the Emerald Island can vary from region to region, but generally the weather is moderate. Temperature extremes aren’t an issue for vegetable gardening in Ireland, but abundant rainfall and soggy conditions are problems Irish gardeners must overcome.

How do you grow sugar snaps?

Growing sugar snap peas in containers is easy as long as the pots are large and you water and feed the peas regularly. A fairly sheltered spot in full or part sun will suit them best. It’s a good idea to make several sowings at two or three week intervals, to increase the potential harvesting period.

How do you grow sugar pea seeds?

Plant the pea seeds 1 to 1-1/2 inches deep and about 2 inches apart, with 18 to 24 inches between rows, or follow the directions on your seed package for the variety you’re growing. Rows of bush sugar snaps can usually be planted 12 to 18 inches apart. Most varieties will sprout in seven to 10 days.

How do you grow snap peas?

Plant the pea seeds 1 to 1-1/2 inches deep and about 2 inches apart, with 18 to 24 inches between rows, or follow the directions on your seed package for the variety you’re growing. Rows of bush sugar snaps can usually be planted 12 to 18 inches apart. Most varieties will sprout in seven to 10 days.

Why are my sugar snap peas tough?

Snap peas’ pods will naturally become woody or tough when they are too mature (late Spring for most County gardeners, a little later in West County). This is a common problem. You should harvest them just as the peas fill out. Waiting even a bit longer risks having tougher, woody pods.