I planted various flowers in a seed starter thing about a week ago. Is it normal not to see any growth? I planted Asters, Cosmos, snap dragons, morning glories, & forget me nots. I also planted some thyme & lavender. I know very little about gardening.
2007-05-07 01:46:52 · 3 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
any help would be greatly appreciated!
2007-05-07 01:47:11 · update #1
Different seed have different germination times. I assume your seed starter kit has a plastic cover of some sort. If it doesn't, you may want to cover it with a plastic bag or another kind of plastic to hold in the moisture. Keep soil moist but not soaking. Keep it in a warm, not hot place. Be patient and don't be surprised if some seed germinate and some don't. I always plant at least twice as many seeds as I want plants because they don't always germinate. And some seedlings might die. Once most the seed are up, take the plastic off. If you have extra plants maybe a neighbor or friend would like them. Good luck!
2007-05-07 02:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are they in a sunny south window? Warmth is required for germination. Cosmos, asters usually sprout within a week. Cold treat the lavender.
A great way to start seeds is to place them on a damp paper towel, place that in a zip type plastic bag and put it in a sunny window. Have fun!
2007-05-07 02:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the packet and see how many days it takes to germinate. If you haven't seen anything within 14 days then it's most likely not going to grow.
2007-05-07 01:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Mommyof3♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋