Week 49 - Bed EX8

We finally cleared out the remains of the peas and broad beans, and as with elsewhere in the plots, there were not any nitrogen fixing nodules. It seems that the specific beneficial bacteria that form these symbiotic nodules on the roots of the peas and beans is not present in the soil of this field. This would make sense given that peas and beans have not been grown in this field for decades.
The poor yield peas and beans is probably due to this lack of additional nitrogen. We will have to find a way of introducing these bacteria to the soil before we plant any more peas.