Hi Janet Tidswell, keep an eye on your seed trays or pots and only water if they start to dry. Over the winter months this could be only once every few weeks or even a month or so depending upon the conditions. The trick is to keep them moist but not too wet, less is more. Don’t water on a regular basis whether they need it or not, it’s all about watching what is happening and reacting when necessary. So, keep a watch on them, keep them moist without overwatering and you should have results. I hope this helps Robbie
Exactly what ive been doing recently but i always have some that dont seem to come up and im wondering what the issue is. Certainly wouldnt like to wait until after it gets cold again. William McGuiness germinated easily, blue barlow hasnt shown up at all :/
Hi ach nix, sorry for the late reply, I missed your message somehow. Growing from seed can always be a bit hit and miss, some seeds simply don’t work. The closer a plant is to it’s natural ancestors the more erratic it can be when germinating, some sprout, some wait until the following year. It’s like an insurance policy. The fact you have some strains of seeds working and some not is a sign that you are doing everything right. So, in summary, I’d say it’s the seeds that are at fault, nothing that you are doing wrong. As with all propagation it’s just a question of persistence. As the chilly nights start to set in try some more and hopefully you will get some babies sprouting. Once again, apologies for the late reply. I hope this is of some help, all the best Robbie
I love watching your videos! They are so inspirational so a huge thank you to you and the family ♥️
Please can you tell us after sowing seeds and soking the tray, how often did you water until the seedlings get to transplanting stage? Thank you
Once sown for overwintering, how often would the seeds need to be watered during the winter months before seeds start growing? Thanks and regards.
Hi Janet Tidswell, keep an eye on your seed trays or pots and only water if they start to dry. Over the winter months this could be only once every few weeks or even a month or so depending upon the conditions. The trick is to keep them moist but not too wet, less is more. Don’t water on a regular basis whether they need it or not, it’s all about watching what is happening and reacting when necessary. So, keep a watch on them, keep them moist without overwatering and you should have results. I hope this helps Robbie
Exactly what ive been doing recently but i always have some that dont seem to come up and im wondering what the issue is. Certainly wouldnt like to wait until after it gets cold again. William McGuiness germinated easily, blue barlow hasnt shown up at all :/
Hi ach nix, sorry for the late reply, I missed your message somehow. Growing from seed can always be a bit hit and miss, some seeds simply don’t work. The closer a plant is to it’s natural ancestors the more erratic it can be when germinating, some sprout, some wait until the following year. It’s like an insurance policy. The fact you have some strains of seeds working and some not is a sign that you are doing everything right. So, in summary, I’d say it’s the seeds that are at fault, nothing that you are doing wrong. As with all propagation it’s just a question of persistence. As the chilly nights start to set in try some more and hopefully you will get some babies sprouting. Once again, apologies for the late reply. I hope this is of some help, all the best Robbie