Cinnamon Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 With todays lovely weather,I am just itching to get some seeds sown According to Gardenrs World magazine,I can stert my Toms,Chillis,Peppers,Courgettes & early Peas now,but have never done them this early before Mine go into my south facing,sunny but unheated porch normally. Has anyone else made a start yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 not yet, but I dont think it will be long last year we had some growing in january we had a candle burning in the greenhouse to keep the chill off (bit different to this years weather isnt it) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Not yet, but I was pottering in my greenhouse and tidying up a bit and thinking 'should I/ shouldn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've got soil in the trays, warming up in the utility room - tomato seeds waiting to go in. I use the windowsills but it still feels a bit cold yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I was just thinking the same and trying to work out how/where I can fit in my seed trays (I have no greenhouse/porch or large enough windowsills . I got an old kitchen veg trolley thing on wheels down from the attic today - it might work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I use the narrow ones which are made for windowsills - I don't know if they would be any use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I sowed some broad beans a couple of weeks ago. Just because it was sunny and felt the urge to get my fingers in soil. I still think it is too cold, but might do some planting next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've made a little start, but they're all being kept indoors. So far I've sown some broad beans, tomatoes and sweet peas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I planted pepper and tomato seeds about a week ago (they're on a windowsill indoors) and will grow them on in an unheated greenhouse in a couple of weeks...though I will keep an eye on the night-time temperatures. I always start in February. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I usually start things off at the beginning of March. Any earlier and they get very large before it is time to plant them out. But this year I have a greenhouse, so I could start some things off next week, maybe. Courgettes, tomatoes and peppers. I have garlic growing that I planted last Autumn (slightly chicken-scratched but still OK), and broad beans that I planted out in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I am sitting on my hands until March now. Its horrid here today & I have truly lost the urge to start sowing anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I am sitting on my hands until March now.Its horrid here today & I have truly lost the urge to start sowing anyhow I read this post today after it snowing all day and hoped you hadn't responded too quickly to yesterday's good weather. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 We started broad beans and peas inside, the beans a few weeks ago and they are not about 4 inches high, and the peas were planted at the weekend. I am planning a fair bit of planting on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 We started broad beans and peas inside, the beans a few weeks ago and they are not about 4 inches high, and the peas were planted at the weekend. I am planning a fair bit of planting on Sunday Our broad beans went in at the allotment in November - now a couple of inches tall - but they are hardy things. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Darn it....I have just spent another £8.25 buying seeds from Moreveg. I put some broad beans in last week. They are now under and inch of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Still delaying it here. Seems I didn't do anything outside until March last year - and then that was the parsnips. Delaying the greenhouse. Seems I will have to seal the windows as the rain is coming through where the panes of glass sit - not good. Never done that in the past - has to be the snow that caused it. I also remember having to sow several times under heat because things just didn't germinate. Always experimenting here. I keep a kitchen garden diary - which does help with noting past problems and trying something different the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We planted some broad beans in big pots in the greehouse yesterday. I also planted some colourful polyanthus in my window box under the Kitchen window, and by the front door. I need some colour and if they don't survive then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'm still holding off on my tomato and chilli seeds as our windowsills are still too cold - even with the lids on the seed trays. I do have one heated propagator but it's not very big. I might use that for the beefsteak tomatoes so that they get a head start, the smaller Toms seem more forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 My broad beans in the sun lounge have started to germinate today and one of my tomatoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I've given in and planted chillis, leeks, carrots, cosmos, nicotiana, lupins and onions. All under cover, some in the house just to be on safe side. It's been spring like last few days, but forecast not good for weekend so am having to be restrained!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm going to sow herb seeds at the weekend and get some peas started off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes,I will get my Feltam First *snigger* early peas done this weekend,if I don't drown forst They are a super pea - very early,easy to germinate & I grow them in a big pot up a willow wigwam - they cropped really well last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I overhauled my seeds today. This weather makes me want to start planting! Placed a large order with Moreveg - well I thought it was large but it only came to £6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
