On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:08:45 +0000, Dave Brown
wrote:


I am having trouble growing this supposedly easy climber. Starting the
seeds in damp general purpose compost on a warm windowcill they soon
germinate. However shortly after the first leaves open they turn yellow
and die. I have checked the root of the dead seedlings and it looks
healthly not rotten. All my other flower and veg seed are started
exactly the same and never have a problem but this happens everytime
with Morning Glory. Any ideas?

You are sowing too early. Wait a month and try again, and then maybe
sow at weekly intervals for another month. They don't do well until
it is warmer. You have found how quickly they germinate. Try several
sowings, and don't put them out until it is MUCH warmer.
I've learned this in the same way you have done!

Pam in Bristol