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when to start snap peas in container

Posted by nilaa 6 (My Page) on
Mon, Jan 15, 07 at 15:42

I am new to veg gardening, i dont have much space just a small patio and deck. would like to grow some vegies, when can i start peas in containers?
should i keep the containers indoors as it is still cold now? or should i leave it outdoors?
what other vegies can i grow now in this season?
TIA


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not a good idea

Since it only takes 2 months from planting to picking peas you should just wait another month and then plant out side . Peas like cold weather . I dont know how good they are at transplanting .


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RE: when to start snap peas in container

Nilaa, what you might be able to grow now will depend on what facilities you have indoors. I have a small (6'x'8') greenhouse and through the winter grow cherry tomatoes, herbs, salad greens and lemons, in addition to ornamentals. Last year I started peas in a container in the greenhouse and was picking them well before they'd have produced outside. When weather warmed up enough, I simply moved the container outside and continued harvesting until the heat took its toll on the plants and they gave up.

You don't necessarily need a greenhouse, you might have a space with good sunlight, or want to set up grow lights (some people grow plants under lights in their basements).

You might also want to check out the Wintersowing forum - there are lots of vegetable and ornamental seeds you can set outside now. I'll warn you, though ... it's too easy! I tried it last winter and wound up with more little seedlings than I knew what to do with, lol.

Best of luck to you!

Diane


 
 

 

 


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