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Originally Posted by b54red
I grew Willet Wonder peas last year and they did fantastic. I made a supporting rack which kept them growing up instead of curling up and making a huge mess and they got about 6 feet tall. I like this variety because it is a cold hardy pea that can be started in December or January so they can beat the hot humid weather that is very hard on peas down here. We usually have a very short window between the last freeze and when it is just too hot and humid so I have stopped planting the frost sensitive varieties. I planted a few rows about 10 days ago but we got 4 inches of rain a few days later and I'm not sure how good the germination will be but will plant another row this week if possible.
Does anyone else have experience with growing them?
Bill
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I've found that it's extremely hard to grow a variety that I've never heard of.
If you're into peas, you may want to do a search for Will Bonsall, if he's still active. I've heard he maintained something like 1,200 varieties (in Maine).