Using Vermiculite on top of newly sown seeds
 

I have some Mimulas seeds to sow in the propogator. They say on the
packet I must sow on top of the sifted seed compost and keep out of
direct sunlight.

I seem to recall that last Friday Monty Don used it on some of his
seeds to 'keep out the direct sunlight' Was my recollection right and
should I do that?

Using Vermiculite on top of newly sown seeds
 

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I have some Mimulas seeds to sow in the propogator. They say on the
packet I must sow on top of the sifted seed compost and keep out of
direct sunlight.

I seem to recall that last Friday Monty Don used it on some of his
seeds to 'keep out the direct sunlight' Was my recollection right and
should I do that?


Mimulus germinate best when surface sown and not covered.
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea