It's always a bit tricky @Daisypic. Sowing too early can mean too little light for decent germination and growth. Sowing when it's getting warmer [but not suitable to have plants outside] means sun is really intensified through a window and can do the opposite, but can be too much for many seedlings and young plants. That's why a slightly cooler window is better at this time of year, as long as there's adequate light, or you need a blind or similar to give a little shade. I use my lounge window quite a lot, which is north west facing. The back windows are all south east facing, and it gets very hot, even on days which aren't too sunny. I have one of those temperature gauges for the garden, but it shows the indoor temp too. The kitchen can be in the mid 30s at times. My bedroom could be used, but the windows are open from around mid day until I go to bed, so they wouldn't be much use.
You'll need to get a bigger house with more variety of windows!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
As soon as the first true leaves appear, (as opposed to the first pair of seed leaves), you can think about potting them on. When you put them into separate pots, you can bury the stems up to or close to the seed leaves.
I'm also trying seeds for the first time this year so that's good to know. Some of mine are a tad leggy to the point where I'm wondering whether they're actually useable.
I start most of my spring-sown seeds on the spare bedroom windowsill (east-facing) and keep the window in there open as much as possible during the daytime on milder days. Not really possible if you're out all day, but otherwise I think it helps to reduce the overheating. The things that haven't germinated are on a heated propagator base with covers on so they don't get too cold.
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I use my lounge window quite a lot, which is north west facing. The back windows are all south east facing, and it gets very hot, even on days which aren't too sunny. I have one of those temperature gauges for the garden, but it shows the indoor temp too. The kitchen can be in the mid 30s at times. My bedroom could be used, but the windows are open from around mid day until I go to bed, so they wouldn't be much use.
You'll need to get a bigger house with more variety of windows!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...