Sterilizing compost

[Geoff F]

Try again. Plenty of time left. If the compost is already saturated don't soak the peas and let the compost get plenty of ventilatation. It's getting warmer all the time so they may grow better now. Sow individually in 2 or 3 inch pots so you don't have to disturb the plants until transplanting time and they will be fine.

If you can find it John Innes No. 1 compost is best for seed sowing (less nutrients) but most places only stock multipurpose compost now.

[Geoff F]

ps. By 2/3 inch pots I mean 2 or 3 ins across and at least 4 inches deep so the roots have space to go downwards. Place the seeds about 1/2 inch deep.

[Action_Man]

Most of the pea`s have developed now, and there about 3" high in trays. Shall i transplant them into pots now and give them some support, or shall i wait until some leaves appear ? ...

[Bub-les]

Glad to hear they've started. Don't transplant as you may damage the root. Wait a week or so then it might be possible. Next time sow them in yogurt pots or even better in pot noodle tubs 3 to a pot.
As soon as you see the development of the first set of leaves pinch out the growing tip and let them make side shoots. Unlike the edible pea sweet peas grow and flower better on side shoots.
Prepare your growing area now if possible dig it deep and bury some newspapers folded is ideal. These will act as a reservoir as sweet peas do not like to dry out.
Hope that helps for now.
Barbara

[Action_Man]

I`ll do that when the time comes, so about another week, thanks for the help and information, just one query, do add support when i transplant them outside ? ...

[Bub-les]

They will need something to climb up, canes , trellis, wire or even a tree.
Barbara