Just got some of these pots below - do I poke a few holes in the bottom, fill with compost then push a couple of peas in each? I've got a propagator tray and lid, do they need to be under that or just on the windowsill in full sun?
I'm not keen on those, but you could try them if you have them. I'd just use the plastic pots next to them. I find those pots very difficult to keep at the right moisture levels. It's fine for growers who are doing nothing else but tend plants all day
They don't need extra heat. Just put them on a windowsill with good light, but not too much sun- move them away if you get that, or find a less sunny sill. I pull my kitchen blind down if it's too sunny for anything there at this time of year, especially tiny plants which are just getting going. They can fry very easily otherwise.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Oh it's already a disaster because I let my little one water them and they got so drenched I had to bin the lot. I've started again with lots of little plastic pots I already had. I'll keep that in mind about the sun thanks! The seedlings I have outdoors are doing well, so fingers crossed they'll get through the delicate stage before the slugs or something else finds them. A few already have tendrils and they're growing fast. I built the frame yesterday so I don't need to disturb them if any survive.
@BouncingBack we did try the fibre pots but found that the seedlings didn't grow well at all. I know that it means you don't disturb the roots as you just plant the pot with the seedlings in the ground. However it often happened that the roots stayed in a tight ball whereas in a plastic pot you can turn them out and tease the roots to get them to spread.
Extremes of temperature and moisture are what you need to avoid with seed/seedlings @BouncingBack. That comes with experience. I don't like those pots for the same reasons as you @bertrand-mabel. It's like the sweet peas in toilet roll thing. It should be easy enough here where I am, for roots to get through cardboard, but it really isn't. I never plant out that way. I would always want to remove the plants from whatever they're growing in, and if they've been grown correctly, and it's being done at the right time, there's really no problem with root damage when getting them out IME .
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
i can not believe the original poster missed the obvious solution. where the seeds did not germinate,rotted or were eaten. just replant with fresh seed or transplants to fill the space. it is not rocket science.
If you read the thread thoroughly you'll see that I asked whether I should plant more outdoors, and the recommendation was to start some more indoors where the seedlings are protected, which I have. I am inexperienced, which is why I asked the original question.
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I find those pots very difficult to keep at the right moisture levels. It's fine for growers who are doing nothing else but tend plants all day
They don't need extra heat. Just put them on a windowsill with good light, but not too much sun- move them away if you get that, or find a less sunny sill. I pull my kitchen blind down if it's too sunny for anything there at this time of year, especially tiny plants which are just getting going. They can fry very easily otherwise.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't like those pots for the same reasons as you @bertrand-mabel. It's like the sweet peas in toilet roll thing. It should be easy enough here where I am, for roots to get through cardboard, but it really isn't. I never plant out that way.
I would always want to remove the plants from whatever they're growing in, and if they've been grown correctly, and it's being done at the right time, there's really no problem with root damage when getting them out IME .
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
where the seeds did not germinate,rotted or were eaten.
just replant with fresh seed or transplants to fill the space.
it is not rocket science.
Hope your new Peas are successful
sometimes it is better to take chances
and learn from your mistakes.
Thanks! So far no sprouts but I'm sure they will eventually.