I have some very old 1/2 pots (wider than deep) which I often use for seed sowing. Allows a bit more root development but do not take up too much space in the propagator or on the bench. Obelix is quite right the extra nutrients in some multipurpose & potting composts will actually inhibit some small seed from germinating. I too use module s or root trainers for large seed like peas & beans.
Maybe too late but don't get too excited just yet. Sowing seeds like tomatoes too early before there are enough daylight hours available can lead to them growing long, weak and spindly (etiolated) so be patient another week or two.
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It does make me wonder though about seed compost. Trying to cut down on my peat based compost, I used my own garden compost to plant daffodils in tubs last autumn. Now there are dozens of seedlings...poppies, chickweed, grass etc all sprouting happily alongside the emerging daffs
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I have some very old 1/2 pots (wider than deep) which I often use for seed sowing. Allows a bit more root development but do not take up too much space in the propagator or on the bench. Obelix is quite right the extra nutrients in some multipurpose & potting composts will actually inhibit some small seed from germinating. I too use module s or root trainers for large seed like peas & beans.
Thanks everyone for the really good advice
I have been out this morning and bought the following.
Seed and Gravel Trays + 15 cell Seed Trays
Unheated Propagators 38cm & 52cm ( Vitopod is on the shopping list )
Seed / Potting compost
Vermiculite and Perlite
Tomato seeds : Gardener's Delight and Sweet Million
Thanks once again.
Maybe too late but don't get too excited just yet. Sowing seeds like tomatoes too early before there are enough daylight hours available can lead to them growing long, weak and spindly (etiolated) so be patient another week or two.
Annual phlox is said to do better without pricking out. I don' t have room for these, and my phloxes are usually OK>
Hi Obelixx...not too late, I don't plan on starting too early
It does make me wonder though about seed compost. Trying to cut down on my peat based compost, I used my own garden compost to plant daffodils in tubs last autumn. Now there are dozens of seedlings...poppies, chickweed, grass etc all sprouting happily alongside the emerging daffs
Seed compost is perfect for growing a tiny yet strong root system so they dont end up in sad little bits when you move them on.