Growing Old Peas!

Also found:-
Harold Idle HSL 2012
Commander HSL 2012
Lancashire Lad HSL 2013
Stephens HSL 2005

I did try growing some of these last year without much success apart from Commander - saved a few seeds of his.

The problem with growing these unusual peas, when you only have a few of each is, deciding whether you're growing them to eat or to save seeds. I'm always torn - but there neve seem to be enough peas for a meal anyway!!

I've taken 10 or so peas from each packet (all of them in most cases) (except Commander which I grew last year) and Bullroyd Bean Pea and wrapped them in damp kitchen paper to check for germination. they'll probably rot but it saves on wasting compost.

They failed - didn't even have the energy to rot!!