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Old 26-03-2008, 11:05 AM
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Default Old fashion peas?
Can anyone recommend a good variety of old fashion peas? I mean the ones that grow really tall and crop for an extended season. Cheers!
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Old 26-03-2008, 12:03 PM
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Try Alderman.
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ne plus ultra.. they grow very tall and long harvest its also a heritage variety
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Hi Mapcr77

We grow alderman, purple podded and this year have ne plus ultra and several other varieties to try. I will bring you some purple podded to try.
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Another vote for Alderman here. good for 5-6ft and plent on them.
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I've got Ne plus Ultra, Alderman and Show perfection - all OK and saves me bending over to pick them
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