Telephone Climbing Pea

A most productive climbing variety that will require a trellis orA most productive climbing variety that will require a trellis orframe at least 1.8m high. Peas are susceptible to frost damage,when in flower, so timing is most important.They will grow in a wide range of soils preferably following a leafycrop such as cabbage or silverbeet. The soil should be deeplydug then limed at a rate of 150-200g per square metre severalweeks before sowing.Fertilizer application should be restricted to a dressingof superphosphate and sulphate of potash at planting time.Cultivation should be limited to shallow hoeing to control weedsand regular watering.