Last sowing date for peas

[Primrose]

I haven't grown peas until this year and have been so thrilled with my Kelvendon Wonder that I'd like to sow some more in a space which has become available from my pulled-up onions. I'm a little worried I've left it rather late. Will I still get a reasonable crop if I sow them now? Is there another quick growing dwarf variety which might crop earlier?

[Nature's Babe]

The early peas are the ones to use for a late crop because they crop quite quickly Primrose, good luck ! Delicious straight from the pod aren't they!
Next year why not try a tall variety, they crop for much longer as long as you keep picking them, Real Seed Co do one called champion of England and I also like the Victoriana pea. I believe that italian seed company do a good tall pea too. Some varieties can be planted late autumn for an early crop, but if we have another harsh winter, cloche protection might be best I'm thinking!

[alan refail]

Hi Primrose

Stick with Kelvedon Wonder for a late crop. I sowed some (in modules) on Sunday and they're through today.

[John]

Another very good variety to think about is 'Ambassador'. It has excellent resistance to mildew which is often a serious problem with late sown peas.

John

[Primrose]

Thanks both, for your advice. I'm a little thoughtful about sowing tall varieties of peas because I have limited growing space (rectangular vegetable bed) and the tall ones might possibly shade out everything growing on the wrong side of the sun. However, I do have a border where I grow climbing beans & tomatoes, so could possibly sneak a few in there next year.