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Help! Geranium seed has germinated...now what do I do?

roshnimistry1roshnimistry1 Posts: 17
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Hello lovely gardeners! 

I recently tried sowing some Pink Geranium seeds (Dark Pink F1) in soil on a warm windowsill and nothing happened. I then did a bit of online research and saw that they don't need light to germinate. So I experimented with two pieces of wet tissue on a plate and put some seeds in between, putting them in my airing cupboard a few days ago in a sealed food bag. 

I checked them tonight and one has germinated! Just a teeny white shoot has come out. My question is...do I need to pot it up now, or wait a bit longer for the shoot to grow? 

Thank you :) 

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  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    *Bump* (because l don't know the answer) 😁
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Pot them up asap if you can.
    If the end of the tiny root dries or gets damaged it's game over.
    If you can pop the germinated seed into some compost about 5mm deep, then just moisten the compost a little.
    Keep them somewhere warm and soon as you see the leaves appear they will need lots of light

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • roshnimistry1roshnimistry1 Posts: 17
    Thank you @AnniD and @Pete.8 

    I have potted the one that's germinated :) I've put it on a south facing windowsill so hopefully it continues to grow!
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I'd keep it away from a window just at the moment as it can be quite cold.
    Until leaves appear, it needs no light.
    When you see the first tiny leaves then keep in somewhere with good light, but move it away from the windowsill when it gets dark so it doesn't get a chill.
    Good luck!

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • roshnimistry1roshnimistry1 Posts: 17
    I've put them back in the airing cupboard, thanks for the advice @Pete.8 :)

    I'll move it somewhere light if/when we get some leaves...fingers crossed!
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