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On Tue, 1 May 2007 15:42:56 +0100, "ALAN"
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Hello Mike,

They should germinate easily in 7 to 10 days in a small pot on a warm
windowsill or conservatory, just slightly covered in compost and kept damp -
ideally with a plastic cover or bag over the top. Old seed can take longer
or not germinate at all.

You're right there. You may be lucky with old seed but it's often a
waste of time with tomatoes.. The date of packing as printed is not
there for fun.

On the other hand, I've sown two varieties this year - Matina, which was
bought fresh this year and Golden Sunrise which has been in the fridge
for a year, or possibly two.

Currently I have two seedlings of each....

Admittedly there *were* a couple more of the Matinas, but the (insert
rude words of choice here) slugs got them...

--
Carol
"The glassblower's cat is bompstable"
- Dorothy L. Sayers, _Clouds of Witness_