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How to keep seeds moist

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  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Not sure about the cling film, I wonder if it might exclude too much air? A clear plastic bag thats a bit baggy, but but tucked in, if you know what I mean, is what I normally use. Maybe others have used clingfilm...  Slum makes some good points, I think just keep an eye on them and if it looks as if the compost is drying out on the top, mist then rewrap them.
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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    @gutties
    I am still learning, still regularly get it wrong, and I have been sowing seeds for 25 years.
    Main thing is, enjoy it.
    I think most seed companies suggest sowing too early, I suppose they make more money if people fail.
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    When you don't even know who's in the team

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  • purplerallimpurplerallim Posts: 5,287
    I think the seed companies forget that not everyone has a greenhouse to continue growing on. If you have room a plastic mini greenhouse for moving plants into in April is a good way to go, then you have good sized plants already hardening off ready for planting out late May.
  • guttiesgutties Posts: 224
    Once germinated, my plan is to put the plants upstairs in my garage where I have a big skylight (as well as a window on the gable).  So while I know this isn't as good as a greenhouse I'm hoping that it'll allow me to pot on my seedlings.
    Out of interest i bought a thermometer to judge the temperature in the upstairs garage.  Last week I had a maximum of 14 degrees and a low of 7 degrees, so I'm thinking that temperature wise it should work OK.  I just hope the light is good enough; I guess I'll find out in the next 2 months!
  • granmagranma Posts: 1,933
    I have found that using cling film draws the seeds towards it like a magnet when they start to germinate. So I use a clear baggy polystyrene bag.but also if you have a " wilkos "    in your area  they sell the clear kids to go over a large seed tray or two smaller ones placed  in a large tray. But empty the water every other day depending on the seed.might need emptying each day.
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