I have a sunroom to get them as much light as needed but will move them to a shady growing area outside under a oak tree
2007-03-04 09:04:28 · 5 answers · asked by ezloanbymike 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
What is the best way to germinate the seeds?
2007-03-04 09:19:39 · update #1
They germinate well in Miracle Grow Potting/Planting soil.... I usually mix it 1/2 and 1/2 with other potting soil... and they should do just fine in a sunroom.... I would move them outside once they are 4 inches or so tall once all chance of frost is gone... but you may want to 'season them' by placing them outside in the day and in at night for a few days, before placing them in the ground.
When i grow them, I let them get about 3inches tall, then i pinch off the growing tip so they 'branch out' and put a little more growth in the stems... i do this a couple times before planting them outside
2007-03-04 09:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty easy to grow from seed. Since they are a fair houseplant, you can start them now and grow them until all danger of frost is past in your area before setting them out. If they are getting to leggy inside, pinch them back as someone mentioned. You can easily root what you cut off and have yet more plants.
They may grow quickly indoors so be prepared to pot up if necessary while still inside.
As someone mentioned, you need to harden them off......that is acclimate them to the outdoors. Set them in a shady place during the day and bring them indoors at night ...then keep them outside but protected for a few nights until they are ready for planting in their final spot.
Come the end of season you can take cuttings, root them and grow them in your sunroom for the winter! Lucky you.
2007-03-04 09:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on what seeds and what compost. If the compost is sterile, no issues (yet it rather is the main unearthly compost i've got ever heard of.) If the seeds are tomatoes or some different form of vegetables, hose down Off (A affliction, no longer training for something), will kill the seedlings in the previous you transplant.
2016-09-30 04:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, they will need to get used to the sun/shade situation, next, put them out after the last "killing frost". ussually after memorial day weekend, im in zone 5. dont forget to "harden off", put them out during the day, out of wind and direct sun, on warmer days for about a week berfore you set them in the ground!
great plants! have fun, dont forget to let them flower to collect seeds from you faves for next year!
2007-03-04 10:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by bearfox_traders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will do well inside so you can start them as early as you like...they don't mind sun either as long as it is not the hot afternnon sun so a east side of your house is a good place.
move then out when the ground is warm and workable.
2007-03-04 09:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by letsget_dangerous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋