Reply To: Comparing yields between tall and shorter podding pea varieties

[Kirpi]

Thanks Charles – that’s embarrassing! I did a google and of course they are described as a 3ft height. My fellow plotholder described them as a tall pea and I thought nothing of it.

I did also grow Serpette Guilloteau which did reach the 6ft mark and were very sweet albeit a bit on the small side.

I also didn’t do much about soil fertility as I was under the impression that peas fix their own nitrogen and looked after themselves. I will give attention to fertility next year and try those taller varieties you advise. Thank you.