Rotted early peas look like?

[linzelu100]

Hi, Sorry for what seems like a trivial, silly thread. I planted my peas very early. Then a big snow came. I have read in my books that early peas can rot in the ground. What does that look like?

My peas don't look like they did when I planted them, but they may be ok and going slow b/c of the temps. I have tried to find this answer. Does anyone know first hand what an early pea that rotted in the ground looks like? Thanks.

PS - Mine are a bit puffy and a little soft. When I squeeze them, they split in half. I don't know if that is normal part of the growing season. This is year three for peas for me, and I never checked one of the growing seedlings before.

[linzelu100]

I should also add that they were planted in big whisky barrels and not in the ground.

[Doug9345]

I'd say that was about normal. I have planted them just after the ground thawed, but it took forever for them to germinate. It's something like 36 days at 41°F. If they had rotted you might not be able to find them or they'd smell like any other rotted pea or bean.

[linzelu100]

oh ok...good. Thanks for responding. I was thinking I might need to go out and buy more seed. Thanks

[RayR]

You might try pre-sprouting the seeds indoors before planting them in your barrels. They should start germinating in a matter of 4 days or so.
Like Doug said they can take a long time to germinate in cold soils and the chance of them rotting is much greater then too.

[linzelu100]

Alright, Definetly something I can do for my next batch. Thanks

[Tormato]

"Chitting" is what it's called.

[gssgarden]

I jumped the gun two weeks ago with the spring veggies and nothing because of the snow and cold......BUT sure enough, after a couple warmish days, Radishes, Arugala, AND PEAS are all coming up!! Have some patience!!

Greg

[linzelu100]

I checked today and I saw the little taproot coming out of a few. I think things will be ok with most.

[linzelu100]

It looks as if most have rotted The ones with the srouts, Golden Sweet is doing fine though. Golden sweet is my least favorite and not at all sweet! I will need to replant. DO I have to change the soil out since moldy white peas are in it?

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by linzelu100

It looks as if most have rotted The ones with the srouts, Golden Sweet is doing fine though. Golden sweet is my least favorite and not at all sweet! I will need to replant. DO I have to change the soil out since moldy white peas are in it?

You might stir it up a little but no you wouldn't.


Worth

[linzelu100]

Originally Posted by Worth1

You might stir it up a little but no you wouldn't.


Worth

Great! I didn't want to have to buy new container soil!

[linzelu100]

The peas that were brown didn't rot. The peas that were planted very deeply didn't rot.

The peas that were cream rotted and the peas that came up to the surface after rains, they rotted too.