tinlizzie
Head Chef
If you don't get the key soon I'd pass on the peas. They take about 60 - 75 days to mature and produce after they germinate (7-10 days). As you know spring here can switch to summer heat very fast and peas don't like the heat. If you don't get them in this spring, buy the seeds, put them in a jar with a tight lid, drop in one of those silicone packs to stop moisture, seal the jar and put it in the back of your refrigerator on the bottom shelf. Then plant them in early August for a Fall harvest. I think our first-frost date is October 15th, but I have to check. I find I get better results with the cool weather veg as fall plantings, at least down here.
Dave, I'm down here in S. Fla so our seasons are different, but I wanted to ask you a question about saving tomato seeds until next season. Last year I let tomato seeds dry on a paper towel, sealed them in a plastic bag and put them in the freezer. I did get a couple of them to grow this season but am wondering if your silicone/jar/refrigerator method or maybe another way would be better. I have a nice candidate ripening on the vine right now so this is very timely. Thanks.