Think I have made a booboo

[Elaineb]

I decided to have a go at growing some first early garden peas (Feltham First) With it being so cold this spring I decided to sow them inside. That was two weeks ago and they are already nearly 4 inches high...lots of leaves and looking really healthy. But what do I do with them now? I realise now that I should have grown them directly into the tub that I had in mind for them. Can I transplant them or will they suffer because of my stupidity

Thanks E x

[OllieMartin]

If they're looking healthy you should be able to transplant them no problem.

I grew my peas in peat modules last year and transplanted them straight into the bed. They were very healthy and grew excellent peas.

If you're planning on transplanting them outside you will need to harden them off. Place them outside only during the day to start with for a week, then leave them out overnight so they become accustomed to the colder outdoors.

[Nes]

I'd suggest hardening them off by putting them outside for a few hours each day, then bringing them back inside at night, to get them used to being outside. Then plant them in their final position in a couple of weeks. Try to keep them out of direct sunlight and wind at least for the first few days, or they might get scorched!

Ah, beat me to it!

[Flummery]

They are tough things, early peas. As people have said, don't bung them straight out, the shock will be enough to set them back. A week or so of gentling them in should be enough. I've had round seeded peas outside since early Feb - they were sown indoors too.

[Elaineb]

They are tough things, early peas. As people have said, don't bung them straight out, the shock will be enough to set them back. A week or so of gentling them in should be enough. I've had round seeded peas outside since early Feb - they were sown indoors too.

I'd suggest hardening them off by putting them outside for a few hours each day, then bringing them back inside at night, to get them used to being outside. Then plant them in their final position in a couple of weeks. Try to keep them out of direct sunlight and wind at least for the first few days, or they might get scorched!

Ah, beat me to it!

If they're looking healthy you should be able to transplant them no problem.

I grew my peas in peat modules last year and transplanted them straight into the bed. They were very healthy and grew excellent peas.

If you're planning on transplanting them outside you will need to harden them off. Place them outside only during the day to start with for a week, then leave them out overnight so they become accustomed to the colder outdoors.

Phew Thanks so much for all the advice, will start tomorrow ..I'll put them in the greenhouse during the day and bring them back in at night!!! x

[Furny]

Oooh,thank you for asking/answering this question.
My little one planted 4 of theese in a 3 inch pot at a gardening show, we left them inside & they have sprouted up now to be about 1.5inches tall so far, i have read the advice about hardening them off. What size container would be best next for them & how many to a container?. They will have to be left in containers i have no garden/greenhouse but i do have a coldframe!, thanks for any help!