hi to all I was thinking the same thing myself I had about 40 in a tray and got about 12 this was second time I take seed pods of plants put in small bottles label them what colour they are I have done this the last 6 yrs allways come and I use fresh seeds each time so what am I doing wrong Michael
No need for the greenhouse Rob - they're hardy annuals. Keep them outdoors somewhere sheltered and they'll germinate quite readily. Keeping them undercover will just produce soft, lanky plants which are less able to withstand attacks from pests.
Are they getting eaten Michael? Young, small plants are susceptible unfortunately. Remove any slugs or snails at night if you can. It's easier to control them in pots by using copper tape or grit or any one of the other usual methods, but physically removing and dispatching them is often the best method.
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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hi to all I was thinking the same thing myself I had about 40 in a tray and got about 12 this was second time I take seed pods of plants put in small bottles label them what colour they are I have done this the last 6 yrs allways come and I use fresh seeds each time so what am I doing wrong Michael
No need for the greenhouse Rob - they're hardy annuals. Keep them outdoors somewhere sheltered and they'll germinate quite readily. Keeping them undercover will just produce soft, lanky plants which are less able to withstand attacks from pests.
Are they getting eaten Michael? Young, small plants are susceptible unfortunately. Remove any slugs or snails at night if you can. It's easier to control them in pots by using copper tape or grit or any one of the other usual methods, but physically removing and dispatching them is often the best method.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Such good and interesting advice fairygirl. Thanks very much.