Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? |
Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
On Mar 26, 1:50*pm, judith wrote:
From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted *trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? Just bought a packet (Uniwins) for 4.50 euro approx (I cannot remember exact price) in Dublin with 30 seeds stated content; looks like 40. 2 years ago, I bought a T+M packet with average content stated to be 10 seeds; there were 15 and I got 15 plants so I was well pleased but it ended up as an overcrowded grrenhouse. I only had room for about 8. Des |
Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
judith wrote:
From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? I've never bought seeds from T&M, or other well known (expensive) suppliers. B & Q, or Wilkinsons for me. Always had a good success rate :) -- Pete C London UK |
Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:31:49 -0000, "Pete C"
wrote: judith wrote: From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? I've never bought seeds from T&M, or other well known (expensive) suppliers. B & Q, or Wilkinsons for me. Always had a good success rate :) Do they sell Sungold? |
Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
judith wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:31:49 -0000, "Pete C" wrote: judith wrote: From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? I've never bought seeds from T&M, or other well known (expensive) suppliers. B & Q, or Wilkinsons for me. Always had a good success rate :) Do they sell Sungold? Eh..dunno, but I only buy F1 -- Pete C London UK |
Sungold Damping Off Update - F1 query
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from Des Higgins contains these words: On Mar 26, 1:50*pm, judith wrote: From the 23 seeds sown I have finished up with 15 healthy plants (potted on to 3" post). 2 of the seeds didn't germinate : 4 had damping off. This leaves two which germinated OK after the others but are just not growing at all. It is almost if they were not true F1s - the runts of the crop - anyone ever had this? As I said earlier I was very careful clean/disinfectanted *trays and posts - brand new potting compost - used Cheshunt Compound. The two packets of seeds (average contents 10) cost 6 quid (Thomson and Morgan - expensive) so not impressed with the success rate. I will try Unwin's next year - any one have any experience comments on their Sungold? Just bought a packet (Uniwins) for 4.50 euro approx (I cannot remember exact price) in Dublin with 30 seeds stated content; looks like 40. 2 years ago, I bought a T+M packet with average content stated to be 10 seeds; there were 15 and I got 15 plants so I was well pleased but it ended up as an overcrowded grrenhouse. I only had room for about 8. Des Kings Seeds have Sungold at £1.99 for 12 seeds, which is probably a convenient number and price for many people. Janet |
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