Some folk recommend testing viability of seed by sowing onto damp kitchen roll, and keeping same warm and moist. You can then see if there's any sign of germination, and, if you're very careful, the germinated seeds can then be transplanted into modules or whatever. It'd probably only work with large seeds though, like sweet peas etc.
Cupani is one of my favourites Dove and I sowed mine end of March on kitchen window sill with radiator below and plastic cover. They were through in a week. Did some others 2 weeks later or so and tthey're mostly through. Think a bit of heat helps to get them going but they should be fine outside now especially with a bit of protection. I used to score them or soak them prior to sowing but after the piece on G's W last year I didn't bother this time and it made no difference to germination rate. I put mine outside for a short while in the sun yesterday.
Verdun-didn't Dove's cake fill you up enough...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I only want about 12 so think I will have to opt to buy. Was hoping to not have to buy any bedding or annuals but looks like I will have to make a trip.
I must not must not must not must not must not buy anything else!!!
I'm running out of space. I will soon have seedlings to pot up. My marigolds are getting their first set if true leaves. Now do I buy more pots or make paper ones?
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Buy new seed, could try soaking existing seed overnight & re-sow.
If you only need a few, I'd go with a quick trip to B&Q.
i had the same problem earlier this year and so second time around i slit the seeds ever so slightly and have 2 germinating after only about 4-5 days
I sowed mine (Cupani) on Sunday - they're in root trainers in the mini-greenhouse at the moment - fingers crossed
I had meant to sow them last autumn, but what with Aged Ps' shenanigans ....
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I use this method to start off sweetcorn.
Cupani is one of my favourites Dove and I sowed mine end of March on kitchen window sill with radiator below and plastic cover. They were through in a week. Did some others 2 weeks later or so and tthey're mostly through. Think a bit of heat helps to get them going but they should be fine outside now especially with a bit of protection. I used to score them or soak them prior to sowing but after the piece on G's W last year I didn't bother this time and it made no difference to germination rate. I put mine outside for a short while in the sun yesterday.
Verdun-didn't Dove's cake fill you up enough...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I must not must not must not must not must not buy anything else!!!
RD
No chance.....!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...