Made this cross in 2019. Bijou is a tall variety with delicious gigantic pods and purple flowers. Shiraz is a dwarf variety with average-sized purple pods and flowers.
What size pods would I expect to see in the F1 gen?
The hybrid vigour is very apparent. Even a few weeks behind some of my tall pea seedlings they've shot up several inches taller.
Three of the five plants have red stems, while two do not. This confuses me somewhat - I was sure I emasculated the Bijou flower at the appropriate time and did not notice any pollen shedding.
A giant purple mangetout would be grand. Also planning on crossing the F1 with Golden Sweet , hopefully starting a red-podded line in a couple of generations.
Pics soon (when I can get some decent light because my phone cam is giving up on life!)
What size pods would I expect to see in the F1 gen?
The hybrid vigour is very apparent. Even a few weeks behind some of my tall pea seedlings they've shot up several inches taller.
Three of the five plants have red stems, while two do not. This confuses me somewhat - I was sure I emasculated the Bijou flower at the appropriate time and did not notice any pollen shedding.
A giant purple mangetout would be grand. Also planning on crossing the F1 with Golden Sweet , hopefully starting a red-podded line in a couple of generations.
Pics soon (when I can get some decent light because my phone cam is giving up on life!)
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