Nasturtium germination
 

Hello.

I sowed some nasturtium seeds around three weeks ago and as there is no sign of them I had a look at a couple of the seeds, which are still sound and show no sign of germinating.

Is this just a question of time or is it possible I have a bad lot?

Thanks

Neil

Nasturtium germination
 

Ennnceee wrote:
Hello.

I sowed some nasturtium seeds around three weeks ago and as there is no
sign of them I had a look at a couple of the seeds, which are still
sound and show no sign of germinating.

Is this just a question of time or is it possible I have a bad lot?

Thanks

Neil


Neil,

Nasturtiums have tough "shells" and often take a long time to sprout.
You can shorten the time by soaking them in warm water for about 12
hours before planting them. Also, "nicking" them (use a fingernail file
to nick the shell) before putting them in warm water helps shorten the
germination time too.

Since you have already planted your seeds I would just let them be and
in a few weeks you should see some them sprout.
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Nasturtium germination
 

Hello.

I sowed some nasturtium seeds around three weeks ago and as there is no
sign of them I had a look at a couple of the seeds, which are still
sound and show no sign of germinating.

Is this just a question of time or is it possible I have a bad lot?

Thanks

Neil

Around here we have the opposite problem, they all sprout and can be
weedy

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Prunedale California
Prunetuckey-By-The-Slough
Near Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough