Wake up, you lot!

**happybunny** · 01-01-2009, 09:48 AM

I'm up and Happy New Year!

**bubblewrap** · 01-01-2009, 09:51 AM

Mornin' all I'm up but that ol' brain of mine is still elsewhere.

**kernowyon** · 01-01-2009, 09:52 AM

working all day today, 8 till 7 tonite so can't sow anything until the weekend and then it will only be shallots from seed. resisting sowing toms and chillis - just

**Snadger** · 01-01-2009, 09:57 AM

Carrying on with building my breeze block cold frame today! Shall be setting off soon on the bike for the lottie...........that's after I've walked the dog of course!
Happy New year everyone!

**crazy_red** · 01-01-2009, 10:03 AM

Kernowyon, give in to temptation...lol

**Two_Sheds** · 01-01-2009, 10:04 AM

Pelargoniums? I'm not even going to say it. You is just winding us up

**crazy_red** · 01-01-2009, 10:04 AM

Morning Snadger!

Wish I had a dog to walk....the cats aren't too keen....

**crazy_red** · 01-01-2009, 10:06 AM

I is not, honest Two Sheds...

**coomber** · 01-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Morning! Gonna be cleaning the greenhouse today then sowing some leeks and onions

**crazy_red** · 01-01-2009, 10:09 AM

Don't know why, but I have always started my bedding geraniums off on NYD.

I love pelargoniums...tis a strange addiction..lol..

**Two_Sheds** · 01-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Pelargonium seed can be sown from late Jan-April. (with a heated propagator)
Sow on the surface of the compost, then cover with approximately 1.5mm of vermiculite or free draining compost. Then place the tray in a propagator in a brightly lit place, but not in direct sunlight.
If you don't have a propagator wait a few weeks (April) before you sow and place the tray or pot inside a clean, clear plastic bag and seal with an elastic band. This will help hold in the humidity and heat required. The results may not be as good as with a propagator, as it is more difficult to maintain the critical temperature required for germination.

The compost should be moist.

The soil temperature is critical for good germination. It has to be a steady 21C - 24C. The temperature must not fluctuate, as this can cause poor or failed germination. Some seed will often germinate in 3 to 5 days.

In a cold year or if you live in a cold area, it would be advisable to wait a few weeks before sowing.

water from below, being careful not to over-water. Too much water can kill seedlings, as it can spread "damping off fungi" and encourage other moulds and diseases.

**crazy_red** · 01-01-2009, 10:17 AM

Twas the first seed I ever sowed Two Sheds, thank you for the tips...my pack says January?

Sorry you had a pants evening by the way, we all love you...

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