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Post by Tig on Jan 15, 2010 13:02:42 GMT
Thanks for that RF - job for when I come back from shopping this aft.
What with all the seeds I saved this year, plus what I had left last year, what I've bought this year and what GWD friends have sent me I could almost start a commercial venture myself ;D But I do love trying to get things going, and I am going to sow things continuously once the weather starts to warm up.
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 15, 2010 15:13:04 GMT
Seed vendor TwirlingTig ;D
The box is a good idea it works.
I am still waiting for some extra seeds from Vreeken ;D
And no I am not sowing anything yet.
I still want to get that heated propagator.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 15, 2010 19:35:34 GMT
It seems quite a few of us are buying heated propagators this year, I can't wait to try mine out. I think something will have to be sown this weekend, it might cheer me up during all these grey days. ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jan 16, 2010 15:08:27 GMT
 Look what popped up last night, only 8 yet but, planted Monday sprouted Friday , not bad eh. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 16, 2010 15:27:32 GMT
How wonderful Barbara - you are a mother again  |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 16, 2010 20:47:42 GMT
I am holding back atm....I sow 'twirley' so often that I'm reluctant to start yet/ I tend to end up with lots of leggy seedlings as the light levels aren't good enough here. I think that some of you living further south would maybe be able to sow before me...
Looking through the seed packets tho I may start off things like leeks in deep pots. ;D and some of the exotics need a loooooong time to germinate.....
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 17, 2010 7:44:00 GMT
Well done Barbara.  CPB I'm guilty as charged too. My Tomato seedlings have very long legs, they're so leggy already. I'm seriously considering chucking them all and leaving it another while. |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Jan 17, 2010 15:15:38 GMT
One way I've got round the leggy seedling problem is to pot on the seedlings deep (as in 'up to their necks') in fresh compost...it isn't ideal but desperate times etc ;D Keeping them in a well lit place, turning the seed tray at least twice daily so that the seedlings don't flop over to one side helps too. Just because I have problems with early sowings doesn't mean you will too LG....there are many contributing factors and everyone will have slightly different growing conditions. Your babies will prolly be fine... ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jan 18, 2010 8:40:52 GMT
I've got 14 pelgers ;D showing at the moment, and 1 I'm not sure of, I'm quite happy at that % really, better if it was a 100% but never mind.
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Post by Tig on Jan 18, 2010 15:02:37 GMT
I have finally got round to sowing my saved pelargonium seeds (well some of them  ), also some mimosa pudica, clematis hybrids and some 'mystery' seeds - plus a pot of leeks ;D x Tig |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 20, 2010 9:35:16 GMT
Were at 17 germinated now. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 20, 2010 21:26:11 GMT
Well that's good isn't it Barbara You may even get 100% germination yet. I can't just be reading this thread any longer. I am going to sow my tomatoes this w/e. |
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Post by Auricula on Jan 20, 2010 23:44:07 GMT
I used my new propagator for the first time today. I sowed some gazania seeds. I hope they will be ok.The propagator is a cheap one and it doesn't have a thermostatic control - in fact it doesn't have any controls at all, not even a light to show it's on  You just plug it in!! I trust they won't fry??!! ;D ;D |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 21, 2010 10:33:32 GMT
I think that my pelargoniums are growing a little quicker this year...  RF |
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 21, 2010 10:38:52 GMT
With a name like Meteor what were you expecting? ;D
Looking great RF
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Post by bagpuss on Jan 21, 2010 13:51:31 GMT
Those are good looking seedlings there RF. I haven't sown much yet. Last weekend I bought some pots and a small tray of compost indoors to warm up and then sowed a tray of Lychnis Vesuvius and a pot each of Prunella "Freelander", Paradisea Lusitanica, Mirabilis "Limelight" and "Custard & Cream". The Lychnis is in the fleece covered mini growhouse and the other pots I have popped in a propagator. Fingers crossed something happens. Reading others' posts on this thread, I think I may go through my veg seeds this evening to see if there is anything I can be starting soon.  |
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Post by Auricula on Jan 21, 2010 23:24:56 GMT
I thought pelagoniums would be difficult to grow from seed. Yours look great RF, you must have a magic touch |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 22, 2010 7:48:27 GMT
Mine germinated in 4 days , now all I have to do is get them to adulthood ;D and I now have 18, but, 1 looks so sickly I might put it out of its misery. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 22, 2010 12:00:50 GMT
My yellow berries have germinated - I can see a pyracantha hedge in the making ;D
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Post by Barbara on Jan 22, 2010 12:46:08 GMT
Well done Tig. I now have 19 pelargoniums. |
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Post by Jilly on Jan 22, 2010 17:42:09 GMT
I couldn't just read this thread & not do something any longer. I've sown some patio sweet peas (from the Guy Fawkes competition) they're in the porch.
Thanks to a reminder from Rosefriend about Datura I'll be sowing those tomorrow & seeing as then the heated prop will be on I may do a few chilli's to.
Jillyx
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 22, 2010 18:41:29 GMT
It's a bug RF is spreading. ;D
No flowers but Broad beans tomorrow in the CF.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 22, 2010 18:43:36 GMT
How come I get the fault for everything...huh!!!
You are only jealous 'cos you have run out of silver foil!!
RF
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 22, 2010 19:02:58 GMT
;D ;D ;D Got me there No I am on the search for a nice heated propagator and so far have not found something near to me nor is the internet of much help. But I know they exist, I only need the Dutch name. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 22, 2010 19:05:01 GMT
I'll have a look on this side of the border and see if I can help...will let you know!!
RF
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Post by Spruance on Jan 22, 2010 23:01:07 GMT
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Post by Dutchy on Jan 23, 2010 10:54:53 GMT
;D Thanks Spru but actually it can be. verwarmde kweekbak or electrische propagator or digitale propagator and in the end I found one called electrische kweekbakjes from Royal Well Kassen. And they have a retailer at an app. 35 minutes drive. So I am going to call them if they have the small windowsill one I want. By the way .be is in Belgium, so is vlaamszaadhuis and they don't retail in the Netherlands. One would expect them to be happy with clients but no |
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Post by Barbara on Jan 23, 2010 11:52:53 GMT
I'm sowing Nasturtium mahogany this afternoon, just warming the compost slightly. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 24, 2010 13:33:07 GMT
One of my mystery seeds has germinated, and loads of leeks are up |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 24, 2010 14:10:06 GMT
I'm so jealous of you all, I will hopefully get something sown this coming week. |
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CPB I'm guilty as charged too. My Tomato seedlings have very long legs, they're so leggy already. I'm seriously considering chucking them all and leaving it another while.
), also some mimosa pudica, clematis hybrids and some 'mystery' seeds - plus a pot of leeks ;D
You just plug it in!! I trust they won't fry??!! ;D ;D
