Two weeks ago Monty Don suggested Oct/Nov is a good time to sow. I've had
little luck with Spring sown. Poor germination and stunted growth.

10 days ago, I sowed half pkt on window sill and the other half in
greenhouse. Total of 25 seeds in two 9" pots. 20+ have germinated. Pots were
3/4 filled with garden soil, then topped with multi-purpose. I watered them
ONCE as per MDs instructions. I'll soon move the porch pot to the coldframe
and compare growth with the greenhouse pot.