Hmmm....just have Lizzie and new bikes. He wouldn't really mind, I just don't want him thinking I've suddenly come on here and am spending loads, but we do have 2 new borders to fill after Friday
Hi David, can sweet pea seeds be planted direct when it gets to 10C outside? If so does that mean the night time temperature must be 10C? I started some indoors last year, which got very leggy and also sowed some direct in late April but they soon caught up with the indoor sown ones and they all started flowering at the same time. I haven't got a greenhouse and indoors only a dull north facing window sill room temperature is between 15 and 22C. I have got a large root trainer seed tray and a large plastic tray, cling film and bubble wrap and was considering improvising a kind of cold frame with it. If I sowed in this outside now would the seed survive ok until it gets warm enough to germinate? I just want to get them flowering as early as possible. Sorry for so many questions.
Ashleigh - As I've said previously, October sown seed will give you flowers around mid-May, those sown in the spring will flower in July. To flip it, October sown plants will finish flowering in late-August, whereas spring sown plants will continue until the first frosts.....a mixture (if possible) of both is the best option.
I wouldn't pay too much attention to my 10c temperature figure, as I give it as a rough guide to what is needed for successful germination....as you know, all seeds need a certain amount of warmth to germinate.
Be assured, I don't walk around with a thermometer in my pocket after gardening for more years than I care to remember, I act according to what I see around me. Regarding sowing outdoors, a good rule of thumb would be to keep your eye on your lawn, when it starts to grow & needs cutting would be a good time to sow your SP seeds in-situ......certainly don't go to the trouble of bubble-wrapping etc.
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Crikey! Poor man, perhaps as well I'm single.....no permission need.
But would he mind spending some money on a new sofa if you needed one, or a table or re-decorating? Your garden is an extension of your house.
Hi David, can sweet pea seeds be planted direct when it gets to 10C outside? If so does that mean the night time temperature must be 10C? I started some indoors last year, which got very leggy and also sowed some direct in late April but they soon caught up with the indoor sown ones and they all started flowering at the same time. I haven't got a greenhouse and indoors only a dull north facing window sill room temperature is between 15 and 22C. I have got a large root trainer seed tray and a large plastic tray, cling film and bubble wrap and was considering improvising a kind of cold frame with it. If I sowed in this outside now would the seed survive ok until it gets warm enough to germinate? I just want to get them flowering as early as possible. Sorry for so many questions.
Ashleigh - As I've said previously, October sown seed will give you flowers around mid-May, those sown in the spring will flower in July. To flip it, October sown plants will finish flowering in late-August, whereas spring sown plants will continue until the first frosts.....a mixture (if possible) of both is the best option.
I wouldn't pay too much attention to my 10c temperature figure, as I give it as a rough guide to what is needed for successful germination....as you know, all seeds need a certain amount of warmth to germinate.
Be assured, I don't walk around with a thermometer in my pocket
after gardening for more years than I care to remember, I act according to what I see around me. Regarding sowing outdoors, a good rule of thumb would be to keep your eye on your lawn, when it starts to grow & needs cutting would be a good time to sow your SP seeds in-situ......certainly don't go to the trouble of bubble-wrapping etc.
Babies in the garage near the window so they get light
The way to go, Tracy......treat em rough!
Thanks David, I grew sweet peas for the first time last year and I'm totally hooked, roll on July
Till July.