Hi Janice I cannot help you there as I am trying seeds for the first time myself this year. I'm sure one of the experts will be along to give advice soon, if not it might be better to start as a new thread in case they do not look here thinking that it is at the end of a discussion. Good luck
Did you mean Nemesia @Janicehughes46? It's not something I've ever grown, but you could possibly keep them as small clumps, or alternatively - just remove one or two seedlings from each cell if they get a bit too congested. Probably best to ask the question on a separate thread though, as suggested.
The Brachyscome are usually quite bushy plants eventually, so I think they'd be better pricked out once they're big enough.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi susan - you'll always find good and friendly advice on here. I've not read all the posts, so apols if I'm repeating stuff and apols to those who've already given the advice, but as edhelka notes, one of the key things to do with plants is find out what their natural habitat is - I know you're planting lots, but this applies to all. Basil's widely regarded as a mediterranean plant which means lots of sun, not much cold, and not much cold wind, so those are the things to consider. If I grow basil, I do it under cover (plastic greenhouse / windowsill) but as I live in the Midlands of the UK I don't even attempt it outdoors now.
So with a bit more of that thinking, you'll be less tied to what the seed packets say and be able to "feel" when to plant! The other thing (related to the above) is that Cornwall or Jersey are that bit more Mediterranean than York or Wick(!), so the best advice you can get timing-wise is from those local to you. The variances on the seed packets/ Google are at least partly to account for this - someone buying that pack of seeds in Devon will be able to plant heat-sensitive plants 1-2m earlier than someone in Glasgow.
Thanks for that Rob, yes have learned so much on here. Am reading guidelines on seeds and erring on side of caution where putting them outside is concerned.
I planted supermarket growing herb plants last year and had pretty good success, but no luck with Basil so was probably too cold.
I live in SW Wales with extremely good soil so I have been told.
Trying seeds this year and have thousands.....3 different basil seeds and more than one type of all other seeds..... so can afford to lose some.
Have bought a pile of plant labels so just got to make sure I label everything correctly and keep my fingers crossed
Am not that good at gardening and am quite ignorant about plants to be honest but have had quite a lot of stuff that has really taken and grown well, down to luck more than anything, so am hopeful this year and cant wait for Spring
As I have found over 8 years of sowing its a good idea to record in a note book what you do so when it fails or succeeds you can change things next time.
Nature will reward you ....eventually.
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I'm sure one of the experts will be along to give advice soon, if not it might be better to start as a new thread in case they do not look here thinking that it is at the end of a discussion. Good luck
It's not something I've ever grown, but you could possibly keep them as small clumps, or alternatively - just remove one or two seedlings from each cell if they get a bit too congested.
Probably best to ask the question on a separate thread though, as suggested.
The Brachyscome are usually quite bushy plants eventually, so I think they'd be better pricked out once they're big enough.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I planted supermarket growing herb plants last year and had pretty good success, but no luck with Basil so was probably too cold.
I live in SW Wales with extremely good soil so I have been told.
Trying seeds this year and have thousands.....3 different basil seeds and more than one type of all other seeds..... so can afford to lose some.
Have bought a pile of plant labels so just got to make sure I label everything correctly and keep my fingers crossed
Am not that good at gardening and am quite ignorant about plants to be honest but have had quite a lot of stuff that has really taken and grown well, down to luck more than anything, so am hopeful this year and cant wait for Spring
Nature will reward you ....eventually.