Gardening and Horticulture - planting impatient seeds (potted)
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popefrank
05-30-05, 09:08 AM
I placed seeds for impatients in a 7" pot about the middle of April (indoors), lightly covered to preserve warmth and moisture, in good light. As the weather grew warmer, or so I THOUGHT, I moved the pot outdoors. Weather turned unseasonably cool for a two-week stretch. Pot has been receiving good natural moisture and drainage is good. Weather has been hovering in the 40's at night to 50's inthe day until now. Light is direct sunlight, but it has been all cloudy until this weekend. There has been no budding activity. Any suggestions? Anyone know if the seeds have a shot of sprouting at this point, or have they been damaged? Respond only if you really know, please. Thanks!
majakdragon
05-30-05, 10:23 AM
Hi popefrank,
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
While the existing seeds might germinate at a later date,however in my opinion they have little chance. I would start over with new seeds. I would also check your local stores that sell flowers, this may be a grocery store, hardware, Walmart, even some of the nurseries. At this time of year they often mark their stock down to make room for new.You can get flowers that are already established while waiting for your new seeds to grow and flower.
When planting your new seeds, use a good well draining potting mix and cover the seeds with only 1/4" of soil. The soil should be moist but not wet. This should be kept in a warm bright location out of DIRECT sunlight. When the seeds start sprouting you can move them closer to direct sun slowly as not to shock the new seedlings. When the seedlings are about 4-5 inches tall you can CAREFULLY transplant them if necessary. Take care not to damage or break the tender roots.
Good luck with your plants and reply back if you have further questions.
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
While the existing seeds might germinate at a later date,however in my opinion they have little chance. I would start over with new seeds. I would also check your local stores that sell flowers, this may be a grocery store, hardware, Walmart, even some of the nurseries. At this time of year they often mark their stock down to make room for new.You can get flowers that are already established while waiting for your new seeds to grow and flower.
When planting your new seeds, use a good well draining potting mix and cover the seeds with only 1/4" of soil. The soil should be moist but not wet. This should be kept in a warm bright location out of DIRECT sunlight. When the seeds start sprouting you can move them closer to direct sun slowly as not to shock the new seedlings. When the seedlings are about 4-5 inches tall you can CAREFULLY transplant them if necessary. Take care not to damage or break the tender roots.
Good luck with your plants and reply back if you have further questions.