Thanks that puts my summer planting time up about a week.
BTW Anyone that wants to plant something now, plant peas. Sow the seed on top of the ground (or even snow) A scattering up to a foot wide works.
Then cover with some warmer soil. I usual just buy a bag or two of composted top soil as it is easier than filling a wash tub full in the fall, store either in a garage or porch to warm.
This year I’m spreading the seed in a wider trench and adding some chicken wire in the middle for them to grow up on.
Hey Hoosiermama,
I’m in Nashville, TN-zone 6. Do you think I could do this now here in TN? I’ve not had much luck with peas here but would be willing to try again. Do you have a favorite variety? I would love to plant a hugh stand of bush peas if I knew they would take.
Happy gardening!
Got my peas in two weeks ago, and covered with some straw as we have had snow 2 times this month here in Ga. I went out the other day and pushed the straw away just to check, and they are coming up pretty good. Today is sunny and will be in mid 50’s, in mid 60’s by mondy. I also cleaned out one of my flower beds with the Jerusalem artichokes and cannas, still waiting to see if they faired well. Strawberries did okay through the winter but they were mulched with plenty of straw.