Depends on the seed @Meomye, but any well drained, low nutrient medium is ideal for germinating seed will generally do. Once germinated and growing on, it's easier. At this time of year, any MPC with some grit or Perlite added is ideal. The biggest mistake most people make is overwatering
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
That should be fine. Anything 'grainy'. It's just to open up the soil part of the medium, and allow water to drain, as well as reducing nutrients at this time of year
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@Meomye - I'll just qualify my post re sowing mediums, and say that - I've just sown a few sweet peas earlier than usual, and they would be an example of a plant that doesn't need the same drainage. They actually need some moisture to get going. I've got mine in deep pots [4 seeds to each] for their roots, and the bulk of the pot is filled with a sturdy MPC, with a thick layer of grittier stuff on top. The seeds are in contact with both layers. I use takeaway coffee cups [my daughter buys me one every so often] as they have the depth that a standard 3 inch pot doesn't have. They're quite sturdy, and I often get two 'usages' from them
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
All my tomato seeds are now in (Brandywine, bloody butcher, tigrella and Nimbus) plus Marconi pepper, lettuce, sp onion, various herbs and some trailing carnation. Been a good day away from the scary world.
It was a lovely afternoon here in Shropshire - I have sown Ammi Majus, Cleome 'Violet Queen', Rudbeckia seeds free from Gardeners World and Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'! Other half - who is in charge of veg - has sown chillies, peppers and planted out shallot sets. It really feels as if Spring is on the way - though I admit we could have snow at any time , so should be cautious!
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At this time of year, any MPC with some grit or Perlite added is ideal.
The biggest mistake most people make is overwatering
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've got mine in deep pots [4 seeds to each] for their roots, and the bulk of the pot is filled with a sturdy MPC, with a thick layer of grittier stuff on top. The seeds are in contact with both layers.
I use takeaway coffee cups [my daughter buys me one every so often] as they have the depth that a standard 3 inch pot doesn't have. They're quite sturdy, and I often get two 'usages' from them
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've been checking on my seeds sown earlier this week and my peas and sweet peas have all come up as well as the Swan River Daisy.
I'll be running out of space soon!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Been a good day away from the scary world.