Newbie Question - Advice Please

Hi everyone, just starting out and trying to do some research on growing plants from seeds.

I have an array of hardy perennials and was wondering can i germinate them in my glass house outside this time of year as well as grow them there.

Most info i have seen says germinate them inside between 15 to 20 degrees c for up to 21 days. Not sure if i have the space, hence can they be placed outside in my glass house. i have several trays. Is frost an issue?

Also i have some sow direct outside hardy annuals, i was wondering is it worth me starting them in a tray in the glass house also? if that is acceptable, at the moment the ground is not ready and i was looking to gain a head start.

Any advice would be welcome.

Cheers chris.

 

Chris, one of THE most important rules of gardening is, if in doubt give it a try. lol. Sow half the seed in trays in the greenhouse, if they fail, you still have halfe to try later. In my opinion, you should be successful at the first attempt.

 

Hi Chris - and welcome to the forum.

Yes, you can grow hardy perenniald in a glass house now - no problem. If they are hardy perennials, frost shouldn't be an issue as they are capable of growing by themselves out of doors anyway.

The main reason people say germinate the seeds indoors (which is what I do), is to give them a jump start. If its cold, outside seeds may take some time to germinate and then do it over a prolonged period. If you do it inside they tend to do it much quicker and all at the same time.

But its been a glorious day today, and I suspect that they could germinate perfectly well outside, even though we know that the frosts aren't quite over.

Although you can sow annuals directly in situ, I prefer to sow them under glass in pots anyway.