Author Topic: Tomatoe seed germination ? (Read 4435 times)

Roger Skilton · « **on:** February 25, 2007, 09:33:46 »

Hi

I sowed eight tom's seeds (f Alicante, Harbinger and Gardeners Delight ) in John Innes Seed in pots on a window sill in a cool room three weeks ago but they are not showing any signs of life, but me lettuce, brussels, carrots, cabbages, and onions all look good.

Does any one have any ideas !

Many thanks

Roger

Suzanne · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2007, 09:55:43 »

I have always used a small electrically heated propagator and they come up in 3-4 days.

Roger Skilton · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2007, 10:05:29 »

So do you think I should start again in a warmer room ?

davy1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2007, 10:13:19 »

Tomato,s should be germinated in a temperature above 50 Degrees.

Did you cover them

Tee Gee · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2007, 10:20:42 »

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So do you think I should start again in a warmer room ?

The ideal temperature is 70°F (21°C) so I would suggest you put them a freezer bag or similar and put in the cylinder cupboard.

Check them daily!

Once germinated immediately move them into good light and maintain a temperature of around 50°F (10°C)

If this happens to be a windowsill remove them at night and return them in the morning. Plus turn them round daily to ensure all sides of the plant get equal light.

Roger Skilton · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2007, 10:32:26 »

Thanks for your help !!!

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2007, 12:56:50 »

I put them by the hot water tank, and they come up in no time. A few things like peppers and aubergines need extra heat, and won't do anything unless they're sitting on top of the tank.

Rosyred · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2007, 15:53:35 »

Snap my tomatoes took ages too just ended up putting them on top of my fish tank. Don't think aubergines are going to come to anything though they are on top of the fish tank now.

machman5 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2007, 19:02:11 »

I also put mine on top of the fish tank Rosyred and they germinated in 7 days! ;D Usually I put them on the windowsill and shift them onto the floor at night but this takes 2-3 weeks.

They do keep straining towards the window though so I have to turn them twice a day.

Maybe if you've got no fish tank Roger, you could set up a temporary 'brick and plank' shelf with a lamp underneath? :-\

Good luck anyway :D
Donna.

caroline7758 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2007, 09:08:43 »

A tip to counteract the straining towards the light (think I got it from Geoff Hamilton!)- put a sheet of silver foil (I uae a piece of stiff cardboard covered in foil) behind the tray to reflect the light- it works!

Roger Skilton · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2007, 12:26:48 »

Ive put them ontop of the boiler know, ( I think they may pop up cooked )

The boiler has quite a nice gentle heat so that might do the trick listening to the advice.

petuariapete · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2007, 12:40:41 »

I put mine on flat top of my gas fire resting on a bed of folded newspaper to dissipate the heat.

They germinated within a few days and are now sitting happily on my window sill. They are removed at night when the curtains are drawn as even with double glazing it can be quite chilly behind there.

cornykev · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2007, 14:52:40 »

Good idea that Caroline I think I'll use that one, I was fed up keep turning them around every day last year. Now I've got my Mr Stripey's I'll give it a go. Cheers Lish :-* ;D ;D ;D

machman5 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2007, 19:48:34 »

Thanks Caroline, I remember seeing that too, and yes, I think it was Geoff Hamilton with his silver lined half-box. I had completely forgotten about it but I'll give it try too. ;D
Donna

hazelize_uk · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2007, 23:05:47 »

thanks caroline we have been turning them round twice a day! i'll create my superdooper sun reflectors tomorrow OH will think i've gone mad but hey ho!! :P

libby · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2007, 04:41:22 »

If you have a fitted kitchen,top cupboards, as most people today have, (i think?) sit the covered trays on top of them, 99% success rate, that's where your heat is, most of my veg or flowers get started there, cost nothing and very successful.

powerspade · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2007, 06:07:35 »

It a good idea to place a piece for silver foil behind seedlings so that the plants grow straight. I go one step further I lined my garden frame with foil to turn it into a large light box and I found the plants grow much happier and stronger

Chris Graham · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:07:27 »

Quote from: libby on February 27, 2007, 04:41:22

If you have a fitted kitchen,top cupboards, as most people today have, (i think?) sit the covered trays on top of them, 99% success rate, that's where your heat is, most of my veg or flowers get started there, cost nothing and very successful.

Thats an excellent idea !

STHLMgreen · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:12:19 »

On top of the fish tank!

Now thats an idea. We have two.

Thanks!

manicscousers · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:13:53 »

no fish tank, no airing cupboard but we have got kitchen cupboards with a space, well there's a space there...at the moment ;D

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