Thinning out peas

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  1. Bally

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    I have sown dwarf peas 3" apart do these need thinned out when they develop ?
     
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    I plant my peas in a wide block about 4' x 10'.....they are planted like 2" apart throughout the bed and I sure never thin them. They rather hold each other up and I don't have to weed until it's time to harvest. I just sit me down and harvest tons of peas from these patches.

    I wouldn't be thinning if I were you. Yummy treats coming soon!
     
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    yup, no need to thin them - just enjoy!
     
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    Heres to yummy treats them !!
     
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    Watch out for pigeons, they love to nibble off the young tender shoots of peas as they emerge. I cover mine with nets until the plants get over 12" high. Good luck with them.
     
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