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Post by Barbara on Mar 23, 2011 7:33:10 GMT
I planted 36 seeds, I got 10 to germinate, now why, ? they are all in the same room sown together in a tray, watered at the same time nothing different at all, so, 26 must be duff, we're paying for empty packets sometimes aren't we.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 23, 2011 7:46:39 GMT
I agree Barbara - we pay for too many duff seeds sometimes. Didn't Nicky's Nursery come out top of a Which survey last year for selling the most viable seed. What gets me is that one of the seed companies (Unwins  ) is selling special packets of seeds that are guarateed to germinate - all seeds sold should hopefully fall into that category not just special extra expensive ones in posh packets. |
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Post by Barbara on Mar 23, 2011 8:03:32 GMT
Thats very true Jas. I know we would be asking a lot for the all to come up, every time, but it seems an awful lot don't make it. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 23, 2011 8:28:27 GMT
It really gets me angry - all seeds should be viable....I expect seeds to be a little shaky if I collect them myself but if I pay good money for them then I reckon at least 80% should get through - if not more.
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 6, 2011 7:50:31 GMT
I agree and would write or email them to let them know.
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 6, 2011 9:13:06 GMT
I reckon 80% is not to much to expect from any seed really. Did anymore germinate, if not you go for it Barbara.
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Post by Barbara on Apr 6, 2011 15:00:48 GMT
I agree and would write or email them to let them know. I didn't buy the packets of seeds I won them somewhere.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 6, 2011 18:53:19 GMT
I notice there are 600 seeds in one of my packets - now if they all came up I would be flummoxed  |
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Post by carolann on Apr 6, 2011 19:55:37 GMT
Just sow a few of them Jen  I agree its disgusting how many of some seeds dont germinate and they are not cheap really. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 7, 2011 5:36:43 GMT
It's the time and effort that it takes to get the compost and containers and sow them, then waiting for them to germinate that's lost when the seeds are duds. |
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Post by Amber on Apr 7, 2011 7:00:35 GMT
The problem you have with germination rates may be due to sowing the seed the wrong way up. I know it sounds daft, but apparently you need to sow them convex side up. Otherwise the roots will start growing out of the compost and shrivel before you even notice they have germinated. This info comes from a very reliable source i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/cheesy.gif |
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Post by carolann on Apr 7, 2011 7:33:50 GMT
But how do you tell which way up they are when some are just like dust?  ? |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 7, 2011 8:11:13 GMT
Exactly!? |
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Post by Amber on Apr 7, 2011 10:24:19 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Apr 24, 2011 12:53:08 GMT
You'r forgiven then.  |
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Post by Amber on Apr 24, 2011 19:43:47 GMT
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) is selling special packets of seeds that are guarateed to germinate - all seeds sold should hopefully fall into that category not just special extra expensive ones in posh packets.
I agree its disgusting how many of some seeds dont germinate and they are not cheap really.
