Could someone tell me if there's a danger of 'damping off' if i was to start sowing my veg seeds in my unheated greenhouse in the evenings (after work)? I live in the South of Eng - temp dips to 7c at night.
I could wait for the weekend - but it's a new greenhouse and i've itchy fingers!
Thanks
Nathalie

Greenhouse crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers etc - go for it.
Use seed trays with propogator lids, sow in cells but only use
two-thirds of each cell pack. If it looks like a cold night, put a
lidded jar of hot water in the spare third to keep the seeds warm.
Alternatively, cover them with fleece or bubblewrap while the heat of
the day is still there.

Most veg seeds can be planted striaght outside anyway - things like
carrots won't like being moved.

Have a look at this website - I've found it invaluable.

http://www.powen.freeserve.co.uk/

Good luck!

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Could someone tell me if there's a danger of 'damping off' if i was to
start sowing my veg seeds in my unheated greenhouse in the evenings
(after work)? I live in the South of Eng - temp dips to 7c at night.

The time of sowing hasn't got anything to do with damping off - this
refers to young seedling which keel over once they start growing.

But do ventilate the GH when you can.

I could wait for the weekend - but it's a new greenhouse and i've itchy
fingers!

We have a lovely lean to Victorian conservatory on our current house, we
are using this to germinate all our seeds and grow them on a bit before
moving thme out to the GH. It is so convenient to just pop in there at
any time.

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Chris French

Great advice - many thanks for that. And as for that website - what a little gem!
Nathalie
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