Does anyone sow Sweet William and wallflower seeds in pots insted of outside
in the garden (lack of space) If so when is the best time to sow in pots in
a cold frame?
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Bill.
South/West Durham

On May 29, 3:19*pm, "Bill P." wrote:
Does anyone sow Sweet William and wallflower seeds in pots insted of outside
in the garden (lack of space) If so when is the best time to sow in pots in
a cold frame?

I did try it a few years ago, but it was not successful, the SW
particularly are hard to prick out. I have gone back to sowing in the
vegetable patch in mid summer.

moghouse writes
On May 29, 3:19*pm, "Bill P." wrote:
Does anyone sow Sweet William and wallflower seeds in pots insted of outside
in the garden (lack of space) If so when is the best time to sow in pots in
a cold frame?

I did try it a few years ago, but it was not successful, the SW
particularly are hard to prick out. I have gone back to sowing in the
vegetable patch in mid summer.

I sow in pots because seedlings in the ground end to get taken by slugs.
I treat both as perennials so don't worry about timing. I sow April-May
but whether that's the best time I haven't a clue!

I don't transplant until they're at the small plant stage, and sometimes
I simply plant out in small clumps - depends how bored I get.
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Kay

Just planted Sweet William seeds in cell trays,, one per cell ( hopefully)
As soon as they are big enough they will be potted on to larger cells to
grow.
Done this every 2 years for several years, always get a good show.
Cineman
West Midlands


"Bill P." wrote in message
...
Does anyone sow Sweet William and wallflower seeds in pots insted of
outside in the garden (lack of space) If so when is the best time to sow
in pots in a cold frame?
--
Bill.
South/West Durham

Thanks every one for your input.
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Bill.
South/West Durham

"cineman" wrote in message
...
Just planted Sweet William seeds in cell trays,, one per cell ( hopefully)
As soon as they are big enough they will be potted on to larger cells to
grow.
Done this every 2 years for several years, always get a good show.
Cineman
West Midlands

Thanks Cineman just what I wanted to know.
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Bill.
South/West Durham