NC wrote:
michael adams wrote:
"JB" wrote in message
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On 28 Mar 2006 00:18:04 -0800, wrote:
I have planted 16 basil seeds and 16 tumbler tom seeds in a propagator,
I have put this into a warm cupboard following advice on here.
You were also advised, by myself at least that once any had
germinated, to move them onto the windowsill during the day
and put them back into the airing cupbooard at night. So as
to avoid any possibility of damping off.
yes.. sorry ! But as posted by someone else, it seems to be an art
rather than a science as to when to start doing this when only some have
germinated. I guess its about hitting a middle ground.
I think it would be better for you if you sowed different seeds in
different trays, if possible - at least until you're more experienced
and know which will germinate at approximately the same time. It
strikes me that part of your problem at the moment, is that you are
torn between the toms and the basil! If it's of any help or comfort to
you, I sowed a tray of small leaf basil and a tray of Tumbler toms in
exactly the same type of trays and compost and placed both beside each
other in identical conditions. The basil sprouted first and more
consistently, while the Tumblers, rather like yours, were just showing
one or two little seedlings coming through.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon