"Davy" wrote in message
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On 30th March, when the soil was nicely warmed, I planted
a couple of rows of peas into a raised bed warmed by a
fleece cloche. I watered them copiously as recommended cos
the peas are dried and need to dehydrate.
Now three weeks later only 10% germination.

Digging down I find that the pea seeds have swollen into
blobs of green slime.

Is this a common problem? What should I do differently? I
have had no problems the last two years with a different
variety from a different supplier.

thanks

DAvy

I'm no expert on peas but have a similar tale to tell.

Greenshaft and Onwards were sown in cold beds, no fleece, only
sporadic watering and 100% germination after 14 days.

Snap pea Jessie, cold bed, 100% germination, warm pot, green mush
after 3-4 weeks.

The pot included a very rich compost, the bed a poor clay with some
mushroom compost dug in.

It seems that once the soil has warmed, a certain amount of abuse
helps!

TJ