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Can I sow seeds directly in hanging baskets

shannontylershannontyler Posts: 2
edited May 2020 in Tools and techniques
I have petunias, alyssum, and nasturtium and some busy kiddies. Wondering if I can jus put these straight in the basket, and if so shall I keep the basket indoors for a bit? 

Thanks! 

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  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    I sow straight into baskets shannon and leave them in the greenhouse until the weather improves. Just bringing mine out now and tidying them up.

    I am guessing you meant busy lizzies?  All those seeds will take 2-3 weeks to get going so you might need to shield from the wind and rain (if we ever get any) or if you have a greenhouse that's the best place.
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    I would forget the petunias - the seeds and seedlings are miniscule and will never compete with the others.
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    The nasturtiums should do fine. Big seeds and they germinate and grow quickly. A few would probably fill a basket on their own.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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