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Paris silver skin are these growing right

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Notty1975, Mar 3, 2018.

  1. Notty1975

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    4D70D85F-C5C7-4AD0-849C-0EF8CD6A5028.jpeg Hi all planted some Paris Silverskin about 10 days ago and nearly all have germinated but I’m not sure if they are growing ok I’m new to this and just want to check at the moment they are sat on the south facing window sill in the bathroom
    I’m concerned that they are leggy and if this is the case I’ve read on the net that they can be cut down is this the case or any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated
    Thanks all
     
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    Look fine to me :)

    The cooler the better at this stage :thumbsup:
     
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      The room is around 18c is that ok and would you cut them back a bit to get the heavy seed off ?
       
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      Don't cut them down, they look fine
       
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        That's perfect till after they get the second leaf, then reduce to 10 - 13c if you can :)

        Leave em be, seed case won't hurt:)
         
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          Brill thanks for that everyone I’m used to growing flowers but veg I’ve not done before and now I’ve got an allotment it’s going to be my first year growing there so all your help I’m grateful for
           
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            Some good advice given. The only thing I would add is that I would have sown them direct in a drill, later on. Paris Silverskin, as far as I know, are usually grown to be small round globes, ideal for pickling.
             
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