Beans & peas over winter

Hello everyone!!
This winter i want to have something in my veg patch to harvest next year. I have never done this before & would very much like some advice.

Im planning to grow 'Pea Feltham First' from seed direct into my veg patch, & 'Broad Bean Aquadulce Claudia' as plants put into my veg patch. Do I have to give them any special care like covering with fleece for the winter? Do I have to prepare the soil any different from summer varieties?

Also I want to plant Calabrese, do i still need to protect them from the cabbage white butterfly or should they be gone for when i plant them in September (I'm planting them out as plants not from seed)?

King Regards

 

I don't know about the Peas.

Aquadulce Broad Beans are designed to be planted in November and overwintered. Needs a sheltered spot, but no further cossetting.

Calabrese will be at risk from Pigeons, I reckon, even if the butterflys have stopped breeding by then.

 

My peas and broad beans are coming a treat. plenty of pods on both. Cannot wait to try them my first home grown veggies. Cheers Barb.

 

Thank you Kristen.

I will make sure I put some net over the Calabrese.

Thank again!!

 

I hope you enjoy them Barb!! Its exciting when you get to harvest & enjoy your first crop!!

 

"I will make sure I put some net over the Calabrese. "

In case useful here's how I used some MDPE Water pipe and Scaffolding debris netting

http://kgarden.wordpress.com/#post-649

 

Wow thanks Kristen thats great!! I will definately try your fab idea!!