I did a 5’ gutter of snow & sugar snap and they are doing so good I started another set of them for a later crop. When I seeded them direct in past they would come up so spotty and with the gutter everyone came up. Thank you so much for the recommendation.
Can you show us how to plant asparagus crowns? They are available at the big box stores, online, etc, but I'm not sure how to plant for best production, nor best types, TY! Oh, how tall are your boxes?
Hi, Eleanor. Our raised beds are 10" tall. I found some information on planting and growing asparagus for you: extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-asparagus#starting-crowns-192561.
Hi Susan. I was just wondering what made you decide to do the gutter-pea method rather then simply throwing seeds in the ground. Just seems like it complicates such a simple job. Is it to establish them sooner so that you can grow something in the bed when they're done? Either way, I appreciate your videos, thanks for posting them. 😊
Hi there. You probably haven't seen my previous videos about the technique and why I chose it. We have a lot of California quail in our yard and they love nothing better than nibbling on freshly-sprouted seeds. By starting the peas indoors ahead of time and letting the peas get a head start on growing, they will (mostly) be safe from the quail from that point on. Also, since I start them ahead of time, I switched to the gutter method rather than starting them in a planting flat and planting each one individually, which is tedious and hard on my back. Thanks for your nice comment about my videos. Much appreciated!
@@SusansInTheGarden Thanks for replying Susan. What I meant was, why not simply plant the pea seeds directly into your garden soil (your raised garden bed) and put protection around the pea garden (floating row cover, or one of your other physical barriers) and let the peas grow from seed in your garden? That way you don't have to do any extra or back-breaking labour and the quail are prevented from getting the peas. I have watched your other videos in the past in regard to your gutter peas, but i couldn't remember if you covered my question in particular. Thanks.
I'm amazed at the simplicity and also the efficiency of your planting system. Great job. Thanks Susan.
Thanks, Donna. I didn't come up with the original idea (saw it in some UA-cam videos shot by British allotment gardeners) but it sure works great!
@@SusansInTheGarden Yes it does.
I did a 5’ gutter of snow & sugar snap and they are doing so good I started another set of them for a later crop. When I seeded them direct in past they would come up so spotty and with the gutter everyone came up. Thank you so much for the recommendation.
I am going to try this next season.
Grow peas grow!
Thank you Susan for sharing. I love your videos. I would like to see the harvest in the months ahead. Thanks
Thanks for including an explanation of the benefit of the no dig philosophy!
That's very dense!
They do great this way!
I am 100% doing this next year! Usually SUCH a pain transplanting all of those little plants.
Can you show us how to plant asparagus crowns? They are available at the big box stores, online, etc, but I'm not sure how to plant for best production, nor best types, TY! Oh, how tall are your boxes?
Hi, Eleanor. Our raised beds are 10" tall. I found some information on planting and growing asparagus for you: extension.umn.edu/vegetables/growing-asparagus#starting-crowns-192561.
Hi Susan. I was just wondering what made you decide to do the gutter-pea method rather then simply throwing seeds in the ground. Just seems like it complicates such a simple job. Is it to establish them sooner so that you can grow something in the bed when they're done? Either way, I appreciate your videos, thanks for posting them. 😊
Hi there. You probably haven't seen my previous videos about the technique and why I chose it. We have a lot of California quail in our yard and they love nothing better than nibbling on freshly-sprouted seeds. By starting the peas indoors ahead of time and letting the peas get a head start on growing, they will (mostly) be safe from the quail from that point on. Also, since I start them ahead of time, I switched to the gutter method rather than starting them in a planting flat and planting each one individually, which is tedious and hard on my back. Thanks for your nice comment about my videos. Much appreciated!
@@SusansInTheGarden Thanks for replying Susan. What I meant was, why not simply plant the pea seeds directly into your garden soil (your raised garden bed) and put protection around the pea garden (floating row cover, or one of your other physical barriers) and let the peas grow from seed in your garden? That way you don't have to do any extra or back-breaking labour and the quail are prevented from getting the peas. I have watched your other videos in the past in regard to your gutter peas, but i couldn't remember if you covered my question in particular. Thanks.
I guess because I really like this method!
Hi Susan...you may have mention this but what kind of peas are they?
They are 'Green Arrow'. Sorry for the slow response!
@@SusansInTheGarden no problem...thanks for answering 😀😀