"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Mary Fisher" wrote
"Bob Hobden" wrote in message


I've only tried peas once, disastrously, but you've inspired me to have
another go, thanks.

Saved post to file, I hope you don't mind.


Mary, if your problem was germination then it is usually due to mice
digging up and eating the seed, if your pods disappeared then that too
is mice. We have had to buy and use a rather powerful rodent bait to
overcome both those problems.

No, I suspect that there wasn't enough air circulation. They grew slowly
and developed a white bloom over every part of the plant. Pods did form
but very few. I know more about gardening now and would be prepared to
try again.

Sounds like mildew, a lack of water or intermittent watering is often the
cause.

Oh, that's possible, they were in a very sheltered position with a lot
(raspberries) of competition.

This year there are runner and broad beans in that plot, they're both doing
very well but we've had a bit of rain :-)

Thanks,

Mary