In 2009 a lot of them didn't even get started (eaten at the off-go we think - probably mice), and in 2010 the 'nursery gutter' approach didn't really work, although we did end up with reasonable growth from later planting, the mice started on the pods and we lost a lot, plus they didn't really swell.
Didn't bother in 2011!
So for 2012 we're implementing a new strategy:
1. Soak and pre-sprout (in order to spread the harvest a little we've done this in two tranches - the first lot c. 23 April, the second c. 22 May).
2. Pot up the sprouted peas into half a toilet roll half filled with compost - cover with compost to the top and keep well-watered - initially these were brought on in the greenhouse.
3. Wait till the seedlings are up, and a good couple of inches or more high, before planting in cropping position - our first tranche went out on 20 May - further updates on progress to follow!
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