On 20 Jul 2005 06:05:58 -0700, "Cat(h)" wrote:

I manufactured the most gorgeous bambou wigwams this year to grow peas
and runner beans on - the runner beans are flying, but the peas did not
even deign to germinate, despite at least 5 re-seedings... Any idea
what might have happened? There are plenty woodpigeons where I garden,
do they eat pea seeds? If so, why did they leave my beans alone?
The odd thing is that my next door neighbour has a fab crop, and is no
more protected from the woodpigeons than I am!
Help? What can I do right next year?
Cat(h)

My father-in-law used to soak his peas in paraffin overnight before
planting in order to deter mice. He always had a good crop but I have
not tried the idea. This year I pre-germinated my peas, about 3 to a
small pot, and planted them out in rows. Fiddly, but it worked!


Pam in Bristol