mxyzptlk

Learned a new one this year by accident. We got the peas in late and with the heat, thought we'd have nothing. I let all the tough, strong weeds grow on the south side of the row...an experiment brought on by lack of time. Anyhow, the weeds (amaranth is plentiful and perfect) shaded the peas from the summer sun and provided a strong, natural trellis for the pea tendrils to climb. No more staking peas for us! Had the biggest crop of peas we've had in years despite the lateness, heat and lack of rain.

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