Pruning guide
How to prune telephone pea
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Pruning telephone pea — FAQ
When should I prune telephone pea?
No pruning required during the season; remove plants after cropping ends. No pruning needed. Ensure tall, secure support from sowing time. Harvest pods when well-filled. At season end, cut the stems at ground level and compost the tops (roots fix nitrogen; leave them in the soil).
How often does telephone pea need pruning?
Not applicable — no pruning required. Telephone (Alderman) is a tall climbing pea reaching up to 1.5 m that needs no pruning. Provide sturdy supports — netting, canes, or brushwood — and pick pods regularly. Once the plant begins to yellow and set seed at the end of the season, pull the entire plant and compost it.
How do you prune telephone pea?
No pruning needed. Ensure tall, secure support from sowing time. Harvest pods when well-filled. At season end, cut the stems at ground level and compost the tops (roots fix nitrogen; leave them in the soil).