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Marigold and nasturtium seeds

BrexiteerBrexiteer Posts: 955
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Good morning world. Every year I grow these plants from seed on a windowsill in the house with no problems, this year however I have inherited a young cat who insists on knocking anything off a windowsill. Will these seeds take off if I purchase a plastic 4 tier small greenhouse outside and keep it closed at all times. Trivial question I know but I don't want to waste my time thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hi Marc- nasturtiums can be direct sown, and usually fare better if they are, so save yourself a bit of time, money and effort and wait for another month to sow them in the spots where you want them instead  ;)
    I don't grow marigolds, but I expect a little plastic growhouse, or even better - a cold frame, would be ideal for them.
    Someone else who grows them will be able to advise better on those though :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Of you're talking about calendula, they can be planted outside too.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • LittlegrowerLittlegrower Posts: 80
    I plant marigolds every year. The marigolds self seeded around the garden and some have already germinated, even after a layer of snow. l'll move them later to where I want them. Best to direct sow where you want it. Very easy flowers to grow and not at all fussy
  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267
    Both can be sown direct and if you let them self seed will return each year. I wait for the seedlings to come up before transplanting them to where I want them to grow then weed out the rest. Their leaves are easily recognisable.   
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