This unusual and interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is a habitational name, from a place in Derbyshire. The placename is derived from the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name Bacga, of uncertain etymology, and the Olde English sceaga, wood, copse; hence, Bacga's wood or Bacga's copse.
1 Place stakes every few feet behind your peas and string a sturdy cotton twine along the middle and tops of the stakes. 2  The twine is an adequate pea plant support. 3  You may find some vines climbing the stakes. 4  Old farm fencing or chicken wire is another means of supporting pea plants. Old farm fencing or chicken wire is another means of supporting pea plants. 2  Locate the fencing close enough to growing peas that they can reach it easily. 3  Nylon mesh attached to stakes is another way of supporting pea plants.
About peas. Peas come in two varieties: shelling and mangetout. Shelling peas mature at different times. Earlies take around 12 weeks, second earlies take 14 weeks and maincrops take 16 weeks. Shelling peas come in round and wrinkle-seeded varieties. For taller varieties, sow seed in a single row 5-10cm (2-4in) apart, ensuring there's enough space for plant supports. 2  Make a single V-shaped drill, 5cm (2in) deep, water the base of the drill and sow the peas.