It diesn't need to be complicated if what you're growing is reasonably hardy, and therefore straightforward Matts
Think about how the plant is normally reproduced. For example - if it's something that seeds after it flowers, to appear and grow the following spring, that gives you an indication of what you have to do to get it to germinate
Less hardy plants are obviously a little more complicated, but it's best to start with the easy stuff, and progress to the harder ones once you have a feel for it. Easier to work out where you go wrong with anything too.
Or that's the theory anyway
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm always tempted to start too early. I've learnt my lesson with trying to start fruit too soon but I must admit, I started some giant onions and lobelia last month. I have them in a heated propergator on my North facing window sill. A few years ago I invested in a ' LED Hydroponic Plant Grow Light Lamp Panel' (about £20) on amazon. This seems to keep the slower growing plants happy (hence the lobelia). It's also low power so doesn't produce much heat of it's own so isn't a fire risk.
I also bought a little red/blue/ LED spot light to support my more mature indoor plants on dim days. I'm no expert but it seems to work of me.
It's a tricky time of year for us green fingered types.
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It diesn't need to be complicated if what you're growing is reasonably hardy, and therefore straightforward Matts
Think about how the plant is normally reproduced. For example - if it's something that seeds after it flowers, to appear and grow the following spring, that gives you an indication of what you have to do to get it to germinate
Less hardy plants are obviously a little more complicated, but it's best to start with the easy stuff, and progress to the harder ones once you have a feel for it. Easier to work out where you go wrong with anything too.
Or that's the theory anyway
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm always tempted to start too early. I've learnt my lesson with trying to start fruit too soon but I must admit, I started some giant onions and lobelia last month.
I have them in a heated propergator on my North facing window sill. A few years ago I invested in a ' LED Hydroponic Plant Grow Light Lamp Panel' (about £20) on amazon. This seems to keep the slower growing plants happy (hence the lobelia). It's also low power so doesn't produce much heat of it's own so isn't a fire risk.
I also bought a little red/blue/ LED spot light to support my more mature indoor plants on dim days. I'm no expert but it seems to work of me.
It's a tricky time of year for us green fingered types.
I'll have another look for EMMA28's suggestion on the internet. It's worth a try. Thanks all.