Antirrhinums Tootles, saved from some called terracotta something last year. I have other examples. Tried very hard with all the nicotiana this year, they always germinate well and they're so small for such a long time pricking out is tricky. Looking a bit better in their pots
My fingers are fairly nimble Tootles, my eyesight less so. I saved all the best orangest ones though they may have been a little promiscuous while back was turned so anything could appear.
I did that last year with collected snapdragon seed, nutcutlet, but in a seed tray. Potted about 100 on into modules and that still left 90% of the seed tray still full! I've direct-sown them this year - I bet I'll end up with 2! Quite a few of last years are still going though, so should be OK.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
You lucky thing nutcutlet, I dont seem to have the same success!! I have sown sweet pea seeds about 3 weeks ago in especially purchased seed compost in the hope of success, but nothing. Where have they gone, or how long do they take to germinate. I have sown them outside in a sunny sheltered position and covered the top of the pots with dome shaped recycled plastic lids to provide warmth.
I think your sweet peas just need a little more time. It's been so cold and unforgiving and you've sown right at the start of the outdoor season. The lids will help so I think you're doing all the right things!
Unless something's eaten them...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Antirrhinums Tootles, saved from some called terracotta something last year. I have other examples. Tried very hard with all the nicotiana this year, they always germinate well and they're so small for such a long time pricking out is tricky. Looking a bit better in their pots
In the sticks near Peterborough
That's a lot of antirrhinum!
My fingers are fairly nimble Tootles, my eyesight less so. I saved all the best orangest ones though they may have been a little promiscuous while back was turned so anything could appear.
I may find myself giving some away Bev.
In the sticks near Peterborough
I did that last year with collected snapdragon seed, nutcutlet, but in a seed tray. Potted about 100 on into modules and that still left 90% of the seed tray still full! I've direct-sown them this year - I bet I'll end up with 2! Quite a few of last years are still going though, so should be OK.
I think your sweet peas just need a little more time. It's been so cold and unforgiving and you've sown right at the start of the outdoor season. The lids will help so I think you're doing all the right things!
Unless something's eaten them...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...