I planted seeds about a week ago, and today I noticed quite a few sprouts
from some of the rows and zero on the others. I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout? I know many factors can affect germination. Water,
temperature, depth. I did get quite a lot of sprouts, and even if half what
I planted in seeds and live plants matures, I'll have plenty to do.

Next year, hope to have a greenhouse built, and do from seeds with an
earlier start.

Steve

SteveB wrote:
I planted seeds about a week ago, and today I noticed quite a few
sprouts from some of the rows and zero on the others. I know seeds
germinate at different rates, but when is it time to think that they
just didn't germinate or sprout? I know many factors can affect
germination. Water, temperature, depth. I did get quite a lot of
sprouts, and even if half what I planted in seeds and live plants
matures, I'll have plenty to do.
Next year, hope to have a greenhouse built, and do from seeds with an
earlier start.

Steve

Some things normally take several weeks, don't give up for at least a month.
Keep them damp - not wet and warm not hot.

David

In article ,
"SteveB" wrote:

I planted seeds about a week ago, and today I noticed quite a few sprouts
from some of the rows and zero on the others. I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout? I know many factors can affect germination. Water,
temperature, depth. I did get quite a lot of sprouts, and even if half what
I planted in seeds and live plants matures, I'll have plenty to do.

Next year, hope to have a greenhouse built, and do from seeds with an
earlier start.

Steve

My green beans came up so fast, that any faster and they would have
knocked the cover off the tray. Peppers, on the other hand, often take
10 days.

Oh, little mysteries of life.
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Zunx_goz4


http://www.democracynow.org/2009/6/2...ra_hass_on_the

"SteveB" wrote:

I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout?

I keep a garden log of when things were planted, germinated, were picked,
etc. One major use is so I can look at a previous year and say, "Oh, those
Kentucky Wonders always take 8 or 9 days to show up; relax!"
It depends on moisture, temperature, variety, phase of the moon, alignment
of Jupiter....


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26:36 -0400, Gary Woods
wrote:

"SteveB" wrote:

I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout?

I keep a garden log of when things were planted, germinated, were picked,
etc. One major use is so I can look at a previous year and say, "Oh, those
Kentucky Wonders always take 8 or 9 days to show up; relax!"
It depends on moisture, temperature, variety, phase of the moon, alignment
of Jupiter....


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G


I planted 54 parsley seeds 4 weeks ago. Three seeds germinated within
a week then died, probably due to damping off else the intense heat of
the sun. This week I counted 47 seedlings. Folklore says you have to
be evil or wicked to be successful at germinating parsley, but you
really need patience more than anything else. Lavender seeds took
about 5-6 weeks.

In article ,
Phisherman wrote:

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26:36 -0400, Gary Woods
wrote:

"SteveB" wrote:

I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout?

I keep a garden log of when things were planted, germinated, were picked,
etc. One major use is so I can look at a previous year and say, "Oh, those
Kentucky Wonders always take 8 or 9 days to show up; relax!"
It depends on moisture, temperature, variety, phase of the moon, alignment
of Jupiter....


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at
home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G


I planted 54 parsley seeds 4 weeks ago. Three seeds germinated within
a week then died, probably due to damping off else the intense heat of
the sun. This week I counted 47 seedlings. Folklore says you have to
be evil or wicked to be successful at germinating parsley, but you
really need patience more than anything else. Lavender seeds took
about 5-6 weeks.

Mine are in a 12" dia. pot, and re-seed themselves.
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Zunx_goz4


http://www.democracynow.org/2009/6/2...ra_hass_on_the

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:03:47 -0700, Billy
wrote:

In article ,
Phisherman wrote:

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26:36 -0400, Gary Woods
wrote:

"SteveB" wrote:

I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout?

I keep a garden log of when things were planted, germinated, were picked,
etc. One major use is so I can look at a previous year and say, "Oh, those
Kentucky Wonders always take 8 or 9 days to show up; relax!"
It depends on moisture, temperature, variety, phase of the moon, alignment
of Jupiter....


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at
home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G


I planted 54 parsley seeds 4 weeks ago. Three seeds germinated within
a week then died, probably due to damping off else the intense heat of
the sun. This week I counted 47 seedlings. Folklore says you have to
be evil or wicked to be successful at germinating parsley, but you
really need patience more than anything else. Lavender seeds took
about 5-6 weeks.

Mine are in a 12" dia. pot, and re-seed themselves.

MIne is in a 12" clay pot too. The parsley grows well in spent
potting mix? Do you leave the pot outdoors over the winter? Doesn't
parsley prefer rich soil?

In article ,
Phisherman wrote:

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:03:47 -0700, Billy
wrote:

In article ,
Phisherman wrote:

On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26:36 -0400, Gary Woods
wrote:

"SteveB" wrote:

I know seeds germinate at
different rates, but when is it time to think that they just didn't
germinate or sprout?

I keep a garden log of when things were planted, germinated, were picked,
etc. One major use is so I can look at a previous year and say, "Oh,
those
Kentucky Wonders always take 8 or 9 days to show up; relax!"
It depends on moisture, temperature, variety, phase of the moon,
alignment
of Jupiter....


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at
home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G


I planted 54 parsley seeds 4 weeks ago. Three seeds germinated within
a week then died, probably due to damping off else the intense heat of
the sun. This week I counted 47 seedlings. Folklore says you have to
be evil or wicked to be successful at germinating parsley, but you
really need patience more than anything else. Lavender seeds took
about 5-6 weeks.

Mine are in a 12" dia. pot, and re-seed themselves.

MIne is in a 12" clay pot too. The parsley grows well in spent
potting mix? Do you leave the pot outdoors over the winter? Doesn't
parsley prefer rich soil?

Honestly, I never thought about it. I started letting plants like
chervil, and cilantro re-seed themselves, so it just seemed natural to
let the parsley do the same. I have to admit, that the soil in the
parsley pot doesn't look to good, kinda thick and viscous. I should
probably freshen it up with some alfalfa pellets. I'm in northern
California, and by "Heartland" standards, we have mild winters, and yes,
the pot stays out. My parsley that is permanently planted in the garden
is in flower now. I'll let you know if it re-seeds on it's own.
--

- Billy

There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and
find out for themselves.
Will Rogers

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