January Gardening In Mississippi

Michael Gentry, the Tougaloo-Rainbow Sustainable Garden coordinator, demonstrates winter planting of peas and collecting soil ...

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🌱 Planting peas on the first day of the year is a tradition.

🌱 The weather is usually colder when planting peas on the first day of the year, but this year it's about 67-69 degrees.

🌱 Peas are nitrogen fertilizer, so they won't be fertilizing the beds.

🌱 They are planting the peas at two different depths to protect them from potential freeze.

🌱 Raking up leaves and using them as mulch is a good activity for this time of year.

🌱 They have a composter to turn leaves into good soil.

🌱 Taking soil samples is a good practice to determine fertilization needs for the garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:11 The tradition of planting peas on the first day of the year continues at the Tougaloo Rainbow Garden.

00:40 The peas are planted at two different depths to protect against any freezes.

01:03 The children are encouraged to help plant the peas.

01:34 Using a stick as a guide, the peas are planted about six inches apart.

02:03 Raking up leaves in the yard creates good mulch to be used in composting.

02:31 A composter is shown where leaves and straw can be turned into soil.

02:57 Soil samples are taken from different places in the garden to be sent for analysis.

04:07 The soil samples are mixed together in a large ziplock bag.

04:49 Another soil sample is taken from a different spot in the garden.

05:08 Welded wire domes were used to protect the garden from deer, but they adapted and knocked off some of the wire.

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Q&A

When is the best time to plant peas?

The tradition is to plant peas on the first day of the year, but it's important to consider the weather as well.

How deep should peas be planted?

Peas should be planted at two different depths - one shallow depth about as deep as your thumb, and another deeper depth of about six inches.

Should I fertilize the pea beds?

Peas are nitrogen fixers, so there is no need to fertilize the pea beds. The peas themselves act as a natural fertilizer.

What can I do with all the leaves in my yard?

Raking up the leaves and using them as mulch is a great option. You can also create a compost pile or use a composter to turn the leaves into nutrient-rich soil.

How do I take a soil sample?

To take a soil sample, dig at least 6 to 12 inches deep with a shovel and collect small samples from different areas in your garden. Mix the samples in a ziploc bag and send it off to be analyzed by an extension agent.

January Gardening In Mississippi

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Q&A

When is the best time to plant peas?

How deep should peas be planted?

Should I fertilize the pea beds?

What can I do with all the leaves in my yard?

How do I take a soil sample?