Peas appear
The first peas suddenly popped. A bit of welcome action in the field, amidst all the dryness and slow germination. These are Sugar Ann snap peas, edible pod. There’s 1000′, double rows, 3-4″ row spacing. They’re coming up well in stretches, but a lot haven’t yet appeared. Well, there should be some real rain tonight! On the right of the pic, a fine example of PIGWEED doing its stuff as well, keeping pace with the gardening effort all on its own. (Yes, lying on your stomach in the dirt is the easiest way to get the macro centered on these little guys!)
Tags: germination, peas, pigweed
Somewhat related posts: • Spring fieldwork continues • Pigweed piled high • The seed… • First direct seeding of the year! • Pigweed: going in!
Somewhat related posts: • Spring fieldwork continues • Pigweed piled high • The seed… • First direct seeding of the year! • Pigweed: going in!
Katie said,
April 29, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
What we won’t do for a good picture!
Philip said,
April 29, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
I have ejoyed your blog very much. i look forward to your future posts
Barbara said,
April 30, 2008 @ 6:21 pm
How do you keep the squirrels from digging up your peas? Help
Laura said,
April 30, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Wow. So jealous. We should have had peas weeks ago, but I’m too cheap to rent a rototiller, and it keeps raining/snowing/hailing, and I’ve been stuck traveling for work. I just want to reach through the computer and smell those beautiful sprouts. Keep it coming!
christy oneal said,
April 30, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
That is a really cool picture! I really like it.
Melissa said,
May 1, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
Great photo! love that young green color. I feel like I”m right on my belly taking that picture with you : )
kathy said,
May 1, 2008 @ 9:24 pm
What a great photo!! A whole different perspective. I’ll have to try this myself.
sharon said,
May 1, 2008 @ 11:04 pm
gorgeous photo…thanks for your inspiring blog.
Verde said,
May 1, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
I think peas are some of the most hopeful of all the new shoots. So powerful and hopeful. I’ve yet to see any peas but with this morning’s light frost I was glad for any germination to remain underground
P~ said,
May 2, 2008 @ 1:01 am
Don’t you just love it when they start popping up. It’s just such a sign of the season being off to a good start! Looking good!
P~