With all the weird weather and slow growth we witnessed this spring, I had just about given up on pea season. Our pea plants were lagging well behind last year’s crop, despite an earlier planting date, and May’s surprise heat wave added an additional stressor.
But if farming has taught me anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Sure enough, the peas burst into bloom over the past week with the help of some good rain and good sunshine. They may be a week or two later than planned but they’re ready to produce. The real trick will be remembering this success story next spring when I cycle through the same worries all over again.