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Sweet pea seedlings

grannykgrannyk Posts: 14
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I sowed sweet peas 3 weeks ago, I left them in the greenhouse under cover.

They were growing well but over the last few days most of the seedlings have been broken off and I found them on top of the compost, none have been eaten. 

Anyone have any idea why this would happen? 

Thanks 

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546

    Bet you the seed bit is missing!

    It's what mice do  - they got mine last spring when they were quite well grown, the little blightersimage

  • grannykgrannyk Posts: 14

    They look as though they have been cut off at soil level, it's a clean cut with no sign of gnawing.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Slugs and snails would have been my guess too, unless the seeds themselves have gone - then it's mice.

    Molluscs love the soft new growth image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • grannykgrannyk Posts: 14

    Thanks for your replies, I would have expected slugs or snails to have eaten the seedlings but they are left on top of the compost ?

    There is no slime trail so maybe mice ?

    I will try again and this time cover with glass and see what happens. 

  • chickychicky Posts: 10,410

    Mice are constantly at my sweetpeas - its the reason I don’t autumn sow image its bad enough doing battle with the little blighters in March and April, never mind having to fight them all winter too image

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