Fen Peas

This morning a quick trip around 750 acres of early peas gave me the chance to assess how the crops were faring in this cold weather. I was pleasantly surprised that there has been good growth despite the semi arctic conditions. The first blocks at Sleaford were all emerging, you can just make them out on the attached picture, and the second block that is up the A15 towards Lincoln are all just about to come through.

Given what the weather forecast is for Easter, they would be better off with their heads underground. The peas that were direct drilled at Sleaford look well, and one obvious benefit is the fact that by drilling them this way it does reduce wind blow and therefore soil erosion, something that we must be mindful of. Can't see much happening over the next few days as more rain is forecast tomorrow