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Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 15:32
How are your peas doing, and what varieties are you growing?
I have different peas succession planted to have a steady harvest. They did well after the freeze and keep on growing.
Golden sweet peas almost 6 feet tall
A mix of peas some snow others snap
Lunch today: peas, red carrots, mushrooms, orzo pasta, green onions, parsley and pine nuts.
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- Posted by katkin 9b/10a PSL,Fl (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 17:42
| I planted snow peas that are a foot tall now. I love them in stir fry's. |
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Silvia,
it all looks beautiful and healthy. Your lunch looks
delicious.
Hugs,
Felix |
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- Posted by katkin 9b/10a PSL,Fl (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 18:37
| Yes, I should have said how great that looks too. :o) |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 18:55
| Marvelous darling, simply marvelous! I'm surprised the news folks have not found your pictures or these posts yet! Not only are you the queen bee of growing your own food, your food pics and recipes are to die for! Just starting to get Super Sugar Snaps from my first succession.... Tom |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 4, 10 at 19:30
| Hi Kathy Thank you. Snow peas are very good in a stir fry, I like them with sesame oil and black sesame seeds.
And sounds like your peas were not harmed by the freeze either, that is good! Hi Felix Thank you my dear friend, and I am sure that you are enjoying your harvests too! If you like peas, try to grow them next time, they are easy just need a trellis to climb, you already have the good soil.:o)
Those red carrots are a Japanese red variety, they are the sweetest that I have ever tasted! Hi Tom Thank you for all the great honors that you are giving me. Today my neighbor said that broccoli that you gave me yesterday was a masterpiece! Well I am going to dream veggies tonight... lol Going back to the peas, I am also growing Super Sugar Snaps, Wando, Alaska, Little Marvel, Maestro (this are regular garden or English peas and really resistant to mildew) Silvia |
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| Silvia, your peas look so good and your lunch even better! You are so good at what you do. Everything looks great. And I saw your huge heads of broccoli in another thread. I don't know how you do it, but I am trying hard to learn how! Thanks for sharing the pics of your bounty with us. You always give me ideas. Anna |
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| for whatever reason, mine aren't doing well this year. no idea why. i've always used super sugar snack. in the past, lots of harvest. this year, for some reason, not much. mine got frozen pretty good during december's long freeze. maybe that's why. i planted a bunch more recently. i usually harvest all the way through spring. i agree--usually at least there's hardly an easier crop. |
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| Peas Are Great Raw.... I LOVE Just Shelled Young Peas Raw... I also LOVE Sugur Snaps Raw... I must admit that I've Never Seen Golden or Snow Peas Before... Any Sign of Life Yet re Your Passies?
NC |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 7:22
| Hi Anna Thank you, you are always so kind. I am also surprised at the amount of harvest after the freeze, I thought very few things were going to make it. I even have volunteer sweet potatoes in one of the beds. One of the crops that are a must in the garden are onions, I have them between the bananas and use them every day. Not only that the sets are cheap, you can not beat fresh onions from the garden. :o) Hi Michael From all the varieties of peas that I planted the ones that did the worst are Wando because they are supposed to be heat tolerant, well we had a freeze, lol. After that the super sugar snaps took a hit but they came back. The ones that were recently planted did very good and survived they are maestro and alaska.
On the good news about the survivors, remember the plant that you gave me, the purple knight? after it looked dead, it is showing new growth, I am happy about that! Hi NC I do like my peas raw also with a garlic parmesan dip and also loved fresh shelled peas just with olive oil, salt and pepper as a snack. From the passies that I have, one is starting to show some green from the bottom. I am glad that I have a small garden, I already clean most of the dead and brown vegetation. Silvia |
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| I planted 'Mammoth Melting Sugar' (snow pea) from Southern Exposure during the beginning of October. The plants are 7' tall, up to the top of the cattle panel. To my surprise, the freeze didn't bother the plants although the pods on the vines turned white! Silvia --- Your vegetable/orzo dish looks so delicious. Thanks for the inspiration to get cooking. I have so much in the garden going to waste because I get tired of cooking it the same old way. Love to see what you do with your harvests! Christine |
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- Posted by katkin 9b/10a PSL,Fl (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 16:35
| NC, my yellow passie, citria, is blooming already. It didn't skip a beat with the cold weather we had and that really suprised me. But it is on a trellus that is against the house so maybe it was some what protected. |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 5, 10 at 18:03
| Hi Christine That mammoth sounds like a strong variety, maybe if we did not have the freeze it would of been fine. I guess maybe the pods were frostbitten? My fava beans have been flowering before and after the freeze, no pods yet, I think that is a long time already. About the cooking with things that the garden produces, it reminds me of my father he could go out in the garden anytime and make a meal, a soup or something. He used tons of herbs too. I made a red lime marmalade and gave some to my neighbor to use it in his BBQ chicken, it came out really good, I also use it on top of yogurt or oatmeal. Silvia |
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| My Sugar Snaps are still producing but there are a couple of vines that have bent over the top of the wire and the ends don't look so good. Should I cut them off and will they grow from the main stem? |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 13:23
| Sharon, if the vines are bent over, I would try to tie them to the trellis. If they look dead I would cut them. If they are still producing enjoy your peas, soon we will be eating other veggies,:o) Silvia |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 18:36
| Sharon, which variety are you growing, how tall does it get and how tall are your supports? Pictures would sure help.... Last year was my first year growing Super Sugar Snaps, which get 5-6'. I grew them on a 6' Cattle Panel trellis thinking they would do okay on their own. I was wrong, a spring storm came through one night with 40 knot winds and in the morning they were all doubled over. I pushed them back upright and made bungee cords to bungee them in place and while they limped along for another month but didn't produce like before the storm. So now I make bungees to fit the width of the trellis and I lightly bungee the plants up against the trellis. You could do the same thing with some simple cord...I'll try to snap a picture tomorrow. Alternatively, I've picked up a trick from Raybo over on the Container Forum, using two Glamos heavy gauge tomato cages fastened top-to-bottom with 1/8" wire rope clips, see below. I'm helping some of my paralyzed vets set up a container garden and this is what we used for the Super Sugar Snaps, guess I need to snap a picture of that next week for everyone to see. Tom 
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 7:43
| Tom, that is very nice of you to help others, I am looking forward to those pictures. If you need any seeds for future projects, let me know. I use a thick brown twine that I get it at Ace, others places have them too. Everyday there is something to tie, otherwise with the winds that we have, nothing stays in place without our help. :) Silvia |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 10:49
| Thanks Silvia, we don't have a lot of area to work with so I doubt their garden will ever be more than 15-20 buckets. I'm not real wild about the vertical design for the Sugar Snaps but it's one of the few things we could grow now. We started four Husky Cherry Red tomatoes and I was hoping the walls of the somewhat protected courtyard would generate enough heat at night that they would survive but that didn't happen...I'll get a picture of the Sugar Snaps next week. Sharon, here's a few pictures of mine that I just took. Tom First succession 
Second succession 
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 15:40
| Tom, your peas look nice and healthy, soon you will be getting a nice harvest! The bok choy when picked young can be used for salads or stir fries. It is very mild. Here it is in a salad with fennel, purple cauliflower, mint from the garden with a vinaigrette dressing. 
Silvia |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Mon, Feb 8, 10 at 19:58
| What a pretty salad Silvia, you need a gourmet cooking show ;-) Here's a picture of the double tomato cage setup for the Sugar Snaps.... Tom 
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| Silvia --- I did mean to say that the yellowing of the pea pods was due to the freeze. The plants held up well in the cold. I'm pleased with the Mammoth snow pea variety. Love the purple cauliflower salad.
I haven't tried to grow fava beans yet. I may this year.
So, your dad cooked. How lucky for you.
I have never seen a red lime...hope to some day. Tom --- This is the first time that I grew pea pod vines on cattle panel. I did discover, to my surprise, that the vines keep falling off the trellis from the wind. I like your support set up with the bungie cords because that is what is needed to hold them up (or twine, like Silvia said). The vines kink so easily when they fall. Next year I'll try your method. Christine |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 8:23
| Very nice set up Tom, I hope that you get a nice harvest! There are not too many cooking shows that highlight veggies, homegrown produce does not taste the same like store bought and if it get to be used in delicious recipes is even better. My red japanese carrots today, very sweet! 
Christine, I know that you make citrus marmalade, next time when you want to use carrots, slice thinly and sauteed them with little bit of butter and put some of the citrus marmalade, it is very good as a side dish. I made that yesterday and Cheryl love it! And for everybody in the forum, soon to be Happy Valentine's Day! 
Silvia |
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| Silvia, you're right about the wando. They did not do so well, but I will try them for spring. My snow peas are about a foot and a half tall. I'm very happy with the nantes half-long carrots that you once suggested. Perhaps I will try the japaneze red some time. My purple cauliflower came out small, but I was pleased because it was the first I had ever seen in person. Tom YOU ARE KING BUCKET! |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 9:15
| Hi Miranda It is good to check the varieties that you are growing from time to time, this way we get to keep the winners and also the same varieties have to be tried at different times. Like the Wando should be better when warmer. My purple cauliflower was not that big like the white one either but it sure look pretty and did not change color when cooked. I think Michael asked if cauliflower could be harvested and let it grow new heads? Well in the new book that I got it says no, it is not like broccoli. And Miranda you have to try this red variety it is very sweet and very strong grower! The Nantes is an all purpose carrot and with the tape it sure easy. And hoping to try new varieties of veggies this season, I will keep you posted on the results. Keep us updated on your garden and your growing plans. Have a very successful season! Silvia |
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| Tom, your sugar snaps look great! I will have to try the twine trick. Mine just haven't thrived this year like they did last year. I am also going to try your inverted tomato cage trick this spring. I have a couple around that I haven't used in ages. Silvia, I am so amazed by your carrots! They are absolutely beautiful. I am getting some sweet treats right now, but they are fat at the top and stubby below. I think the longest one has been about 4 inches. I may try the tape some time... maybe next year. That cake is something else. You are an expert decorator too, I see! Anna |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 11:35
| Anna Thank you but I can not take credit for the cake, Cheryl is the cake maker. :o) She prefers to use fruit in season, like the cake is strawberry filled inside and the theme Valentines, for friends at work. I help with the baking but I do veggies and I have some morning pictures just for you Just picked lettuce for today 
Asian greens, misome, pak choy and tatsoi getting washed. 
Silvia |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 19:18
| Christine - I love bungees in the garden, lots of uses and very cheap. Look here, and here. Silvia - WOW, them "carats" are to die for ;-) Miranda - I've nicknamed my buckets, Tom's Terrabuckets Anna - I'll be using more of the vertical tomato cages in the future as they offer double utility, they can be broken down when such tall structures are not needed, and much easier to store when stacked in the off-season. Tom |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 10, 10 at 19:34
| Miranda, I love the pics of your garden and your use of the bamboo. Tell your Waterman to check out the Crawford knot, excellent knot I use all the time that minimizes cord/rope use that I think you'll find handy for strapping that bamboo together. This is a fishing knot so just skip the terminal step since it won't go in the eye of a hook, just pull the terminal end parallel to the primary line, strong but yet easy to undo ;-) Tom |
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| Tom, thank you so much for the pictures. What a great setup you have. I don't know what variety of Sugar Snaps I have, the package and receipt only say Sugar Snap Peas. Silvia, what delicious looking dishes you make! Truely an inspiration to all of us. |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 11, 10 at 8:36
| Sharon You should try your hand at growing asian greens, they are easy and don't take too long to grow. They can be used raw or cooked. One of my favorites misome and tatsoi Tatsoi ready for the table 
Silvia |
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- Posted by tomncath St.Pete-Z10A-Heat 10 (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 11, 10 at 16:45
| Nice greens Silvia. I don't know what variety of Sugar Snaps I have, the package and receipt only say Sugar Snap Peas. Sharon, most sugar snaps are no more that two feet tall, we grow the super sugar snaps because they are five to six feet tall and give you a lot more peas. Tom |
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| Tom, mine must be the Super Sugar Snaps because they grew taller than my 4' wire and fell(broke) over the top. Some continued back down and then back up again. Strange how some seed companies don't give any additional info, but just the basic(vague) info. |
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| Silvia, what great looking Tatsoi. Where do you buy the seeds? I am up to trying them if it isn't too late to get the seeds and plant them now..? I eat alot of raw vegies, salads and sometimes with dips. Are they good raw or do you cook them in stir fry dishes? |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 13, 10 at 16:20
| Sharon, all the asian greens that I grow when picked young can be eaten raw, sometimes I make a hot dressing for them. I don't know about your zone, but I put in the garden today more seeds of the asian greens. What I do is usually divide the bed in 4 or 6 squares and plant in each square either lettuce or greens. Most seed companies carry asian greens seeds. I can send you a small sampler for you to try. Send me your address to my email. Silvia |
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Silvia,
Asking you, since you mention Little Marvel, when do you know they're ready? (and of course everyone else can chime in,please!) I often let my son (6 years old) pick a pack of seeds when we are at the garden center, and in this case I ended up with some pretty little plants and now fat pea pods I never planned on! Fun! Anyway I'm wondering now when to tell if they are ready, other than just opening them up (there are only a few now so I don't want to ruin them by opening prematurely). Thanks and happy gardening! |
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- Posted by whgille Oakland, FL-Zone 9B (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 14, 10 at 16:42
| Hi fighting8r It is so nice from you to teach your son good things for his health and future, when children are started when young they develop a taste for fresh veggies and involving your son in the process is very good! When my daughter was small I would ask her to go and pick fresh peas and carrots from my then NY garden, and had her helping me make the most delicious carrot cookies. About the peas I did succession planting so my shelling peas are not ready yet, they are flowering now. They are ready when you can feel they swell up. Maestro peas now flowering in a bed with alysum 
Silvia |
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