tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post2209434105979268938..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: June 25, 2011 - A Pea is a Pea is a Pea. Or Not.Annie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-30614053284762928112011-06-26T14:38:25.091-07:002011-06-26T14:38:25.091-07:003' high? That and flavour are the two most im...3' high? That and flavour are the two most important factors. Mind you we don't suffer from heat, even in the summer, here in Scotland.Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-53521127466278288142011-06-26T08:39:35.115-07:002011-06-26T08:39:35.115-07:00Sue, I've decided never to grow a shelling pea...Sue, I've decided never to grow a shelling pea again. I think I got just over a cup of peas from an entire packet last year! The big bags of frozen petite peas are so cheap at Costco, I'm going to give the pea space to blue morning glories. :-) I will, however, grow Sugar Lace snap peas next year...certainly not for their beauty, because they aren't the prettiest plants, because they're easier to pick and my allotted support is only 3' high.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-49820128075889318512011-06-26T01:57:23.544-07:002011-06-26T01:57:23.544-07:00Oh no-BAD peas!
I'm down to 2 favorites-Super...Oh no-BAD peas! <br />I'm down to 2 favorites-Super sugar snap and Tall Telephone. Between those, I can't decide. Both grow very tall, but I have some old hog panels arched over my walkways and they like to climb them. Looks pretty (the peas, not the hog panels).Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-72688307579428894812011-06-25T18:54:00.856-07:002011-06-25T18:54:00.856-07:00LOL, Kris, I do think you'd like them. They h...LOL, Kris, I do think you'd like them. They hold up better in the heat. I can vouch for Ed Hume seeds, too. We get them locally, from the seed racks, but I have ordered them from their online catalog and got prompt service. Their shipping and handling charges are very reasonable, unlike most seed companies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.humeseeds.com/pricepic.htm" rel="nofollow">Ed Hume Seeds</a>Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-19095441655594734682011-06-25T18:20:59.598-07:002011-06-25T18:20:59.598-07:00You should be a sugar lace pea salesman. You have...You should be a sugar lace pea salesman. You have me convinced, and I think I will try them next year.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421605987086278458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-49758448061516608052011-06-25T15:49:18.841-07:002011-06-25T15:49:18.841-07:00Daphne, I have such a small area to grow them, alo...Daphne, I have such a small area to grow them, along an 8' fence. I really liked the Sugar Lace, they were easy to find, even with bifocals!<br /><br />********<br />Robin, let's blame it on the pain killers ;-)<br /><br />Son Scott came by last night and massaged my lower back. It must have helped, as I didn't have the intense pain today like I've had for the past week.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-87905360998310332532011-06-25T15:28:59.105-07:002011-06-25T15:28:59.105-07:00I can't believe that you forgot to blanch the ...I can't believe that you forgot to blanch the peas first. That sounds like one of those moments Granny...or too much Advil!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-63944120237880357882011-06-25T14:46:24.356-07:002011-06-25T14:46:24.356-07:00I'm growing Cascadia snap peas. I like them a ...I'm growing Cascadia snap peas. I like them a lot. They tend to climb well and stay under control and taste good. I do occasionally use some string to keep them from reaching too far into the path or away from other plants. It is the snowpea I'm trying to find a replacement for. So far Blizzard is the best I've come up with, but it does est in waves. I picked the first wave on Monday and the next wave will show up soon enough. The Golden Sweet seems to keep putting out peas so far. But they aren't perfect. They are just way too tall. I like my pea plants short.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-52261986301335762542011-06-25T13:13:50.047-07:002011-06-25T13:13:50.047-07:00Elizabeth....bingo! You're correct, Sugar Lac...Elizabeth....bingo! You're correct, Sugar Lace is a snap pea. I had never grown OSP II before, and wrongfully assumed it was the same. Both are described as edible pod, but I neglected to read the fine print, which identified OSP II as a snow pea. I have successfully frozen and used the snap peas, but only tossed into stir fry long enough to heat through.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-41514214735803757792011-06-25T12:50:05.245-07:002011-06-25T12:50:05.245-07:00Are your peas flat? I've grown Oregon Sugar P...Are your peas flat? I've grown Oregon Sugar Pod II, but I thought it was a snow pea, not a snap pea? The snap are always sweeter than the snow. <br /><br />I freeze all my shelling peas, but the snap and snow don't retain enough crispness to make them worth blanching and freezing, for me.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615887438960518295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-43464643561219292892011-06-25T12:04:01.615-07:002011-06-25T12:04:01.615-07:00Meems, it doesn't look like they are similar. ...Meems, it doesn't look like they are similar. See them here:<br /><br />http://www.humeseeds.com/peasa.htm<br />http://www.humeseeds.com/peasl.htmAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-31241187327494961242011-06-25T11:44:21.967-07:002011-06-25T11:44:21.967-07:00I'm growing snap peas for the first time this ...I'm growing snap peas for the first time this year. I have to look at the packet again, but I think mine are Sugar Ann variety. I hope they are like your sugar lace ones. Mine have not produced any fruit yet, although I have seen flowers forming. I can't wait to taste it. Sorry your Oregon Pea is not to your liking.meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-91627073652075035502011-06-25T11:01:43.981-07:002011-06-25T11:01:43.981-07:00Ginny, it will be a great improvement! The expose...Ginny, it will be a great improvement! The exposed rafters look nice....until they begin weathering.<br /><br />********<br />Mal's Allotment, I get them from Ed Hume Seeds. They probably don't ship to the UK.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-44128447988825191002011-06-25T10:42:04.861-07:002011-06-25T10:42:04.861-07:00OK OK I'm sold on Sugar Lace Peas. Now where c...OK OK I'm sold on Sugar Lace Peas. Now where can I get them in the UK?<br /><br /><br />In fact OSP is the only mangetout pea I have ever grown. I've been very happy with it - but now will follow your advice and look a bit wider.Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-7109447553867110262011-06-25T10:30:24.592-07:002011-06-25T10:30:24.592-07:00When things are going good, there is always someth...When things are going good, there is always something lurking to take away the joy! Next time you will do better and then a new joy is coming :o) Rafters, or whatever that will make it better :o)Gingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.com