craftyhunnypie Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi everyone! I've got some seeds for growing - brocolli, french beans, cherry tomatoes, aubergine, snap dragons & various other flowers. As I'm away from next Friday, will these all be ok to start off in seed trays when I come back or am I already too late? I like to grow things in pots & tubs, so I can move them out of the way of the girls when they free range. They have taken a liking to my mini irises & tulips!!! Any other ideas for easy growing - nice crops? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Away for how long? This is a good time to sow tomatoes and aubergines if you can give them warmth and light, but March would be fine. It's a bit early for French beans - they are usually sown in April. Can't advise on the flowers, I'm afraid. Things in pots: baby carrots, salad leaves, spring onions, new potatoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 some flowers need to be started early but if you are not away for too long you should be fine. Do you have a greenhouse/seedhouse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 yes - I have a greenhouse. I also have an electric germinator unit. We are away for 15 and a half nights in total, so watering & keeping them moist would be a problem....any tips? I've also got some amaryllis bulbs, that have grown tall - all leaves, no stalk or flowers - blind I think...should I throw them? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Being away for 15 days will mean you wont be late with anything... My grandad said the only thing you grew early was disappointment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
