Peas in the greenhouse

I'm growing some bushy peas in a long pot in the greenhouse and they are growing really well but have white spots on their leaves. Has anyone had this problem and can tell me why this is. They plants appear to be really healthy otherwise.

 

Are the spots slightly raised? if so you have rust which should be treated with a systemic fungicide. Make sure it is one suitable for use on edible plants. Also, I would be inclined to put the pot outside. Making sure to harden the plants off before leaving out overnight. David.

 

Forgot to ask, what is the variety of pea? David.

 

i have some peas in my green house dont know what brand but i bought them from a car bbot sale a large tray mine have a little white spot too, but it is not raised, and they too look extremley healthy? as it is my first time thought it was normal????

 

Thanks David. No the spots aren't raised at all. The leaves are smooth to the touch. They are Kelvedon Wonder. I got the seeds as part of an edible hanging basket packet. I will start putting them outside in the day and see how that goes.

I'm also a first time grower sammy so I wasn't sure if it was normal or not.

 

At least you've got yours to grow.

I cant get my peas to propogate. Var is Kelvedon Wonder.

Any useful tips folks ?

TY

 

Where`ve you got them oktarine?Are they inside, or out?Did you soak them before planting?I forgot to soak mine and almost gave up on them,but they`re just poking their heads up now.Maybe i put them in too soon and the soil wasn`t warm enough,i don`t know.Try having a look with a dibber to see whats going on.

 

I planted mine in some compost in a long trough in the greenhouse and they all germinated within a week. I didn't do anything special to them as its my first attempt with just about all plants at the mo and didn't know I was supposed to soak them.

 

Hi Elaine,

Planted Peas 3 weeks ago in john innes compost, kept in the conservatory ( lowest overnight temp of 11c ) and nothing to show for it. The modules were never allowed to dry out either.

I didn't soak them prior to planting - this is all new to me and had no idea i needed to ! Maybe will try this today ?

Thanks for your help.

 

Peas do much better if sown outside directly into there final place. One of the best ( and easiest ) to grow is Hurst Greenshaft a very heavy cropper. David.

 

I think David`s right.Last yr i did some in some guttering in the gh,then planted them out and some went straight in the ground.There was no difference in the yield so this yr i just put the peas straight into the ground.You can always try again.I just put another load in a few days ago.That way i`ll get another crop.
I wouldn`t worry too much about soaking them first,it just takes them a bit longer to germinate.I don`t think you need any special soil either.I just sprinkled some growmore through prior to planting.I use my finger knuckle as a guide for depth and just drop them in,cover them over and water in.

 

Hi elainefiz. You say you spronkled some Growmore through prior to sowing your peas, I take it you scattered it in the drill before sowing? By doing this you are just throwing your money away because Growmore only stays in the soil for 7 to 10 days after that you are just left with the clay carrier. You would be much better off using fish, blood and bonemeal. David.

 

for spronkled read sprinkled.David

 

Hi david,I didn`t do them in drills,i sprinkled the grow more over the soil then raked and watered it in about a week before i planted the peas.I used a dibber and my finger to put them in.I thought it lasted a month?It says on the box to sprinkle around the growing plant monthly throughout the growing season.I know the blood fish and bone will release the goodness slowly but it just makes me feel better knowing that i`ve fed them constantly....What is clay carrier?

 

Thanks due to whoever it was who said soak the peas overnight before planting straight into the bed.

It seems to have worked.