Jelly like growths

I bought some multipurpose compost from B&Q this year and noticed that some days after potting up seeds and cutings, that a lumps of clear colourless jelly started appearing on the surface of the soil. I have never seen this before and wasn't sure if it was some bacteria/fungus etc gr within the compost or something else like slug deposits( it had a "cube like" look to it in most cases.I am sure it was not visible in the compost bag when I opened it.
It didn't seem to do any damage to the plants but I was concerned as to whether I should be now be sterilising all my pots. any suggestions would be most helpful.Thanks
Martyn

 

There water retaining crystals martyn..no need to worry...Dee

 

I have something similar in my compost Dee. They are martini retaining crystals in my case. :D

 

Any time, any place anywhere. :D

 

That's good news.Thanks Dee.
Regards
Martyn

 

Hi Martyn just wanted to say a big 'Hello and welcome to the forum'

As you can see we are a helpful lot more than willing to help each other out maybe we don't always get it right but we do have a blooming good try! :D Helen.xxx.

 

Hi Helen
Thanks for the welcome. My first question since joining seemed to bring a quick freindly response.Looking forward to more questions and chats in the future.Martyn