Propagation This Month

Thanks M, yes they're rather unusual aren't they?

thankin' you kindly M

Welcome to GC Nomi. Unfortunately seed packet instructions are only guidelines. Starting seeds in February, unless they need a long germination period is pointless as the light is still so low and there's not enough daylight hours. This is why the seedlings grow leggy. I rarely start any seeds...

Some of mine have started to come up now the giants seem to be slow starters though here are some photos of 'Firecracker' an F1 variety I got in a seed swap so I've no idea what will come up and also the starting of 'Mongolian Giant'Sent on the go from my telephone

That's good to know Thanks again @longk

Florists use it for cut flowers - really odd feeling stuff when dry

I start most of my seeds in a heated propagator and as soon as they show I remove them as the heat makes them grow rapidly. Mine are now in a light bedroom with a background heat of 17/18C and no heat overnight. It's not warm enough yet to put them into a greenhouse or cold frame Jack. Mine...

Too early. The heat of the house has got them to germinate and now that they're out they've discovered that there is sod all decent light. As the days lengthen hopefully they will wake up.

Another question is, where is the propagator ? Is it inside by a window. If so, you want to be careful you do not turn the propagator into a solar oven. Though if you have a taste for roasted seeds

It's not that serious, but it's surprising how much compost you get through when filling seed trays and pots.

I have Heuchera seeds in compost in a heated propagator, can somebody tell me roughly how long they will take to germinate please.

Lynda, I always smile when people say they are jealous but believe me, although we love the TT and the life it brings to the island it's a two week nightmare. The road closures create havoc to our everyday lives and even worse if like me, you live on the course. We have to go through it all...

Thank you for all the useful information John. I had looked online and seen that they were poisonous, so am being careful. Didn't realise they were tender though, but I have a big cupboard which is covered in plants in the spare room so I will pop them in there when the leaves appear out of the...

Total cost on the decking is £65 so far, when I'm done I'll put on a post so everyone can do a diy deck and I'll explain how I done it

I feel your pain. In the exact same boat.

Some seed of the South African bulbous plants appreciate a day/night temperature variation.

Cheshunt Compound was a godsend IMO but now I mist with diluted camomile tea ,it worked for last years seedlings. Just an idea @JackJJW ...Maybe a small fan to circulate the air occaisionally might prevent it.I'm going to try cornmeal round the base of my Roses,said to prevent black...

Dig the whole lot over. Remove all the weeds you can and put them in a big compost heap. Don't use a Rotavator for this as you will be making more work in the long run. Work little and often, maybe an hour or two per week, otherwise you will loose interest and energy in it.Wouldn't worry over...

Cute, reminds me of a ship in a bottle. My grandmother used to say: "There are more ways than one to skin a cat." Not that I remember the poor old dear ever skinning a cat.

Chris its best not to cover Geraniums with a plastic bag . They do not need the extra humidity , and are prone to stem rot if too wet . They should germinate fine without covering . I leave them for about 10 weeks and then pot them on .