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Put somewhere warm and check daily if that place is dark (like an airing cupboard) As soon as it hatches (4-5 days in an airing cupboard generally) then uncover it and get it somewhere sunny and not too cold (south facing window sill, greenhouse etc)
Quote from: chriscross1966 on November 18, 2009, 18:37:51Put somewhere warm and check daily if that place is dark (like an airing cupboard) As soon as it hatches (4-5 days in an airing cupboard generally) then uncover it and get it somewhere sunny and not too cold (south facing window sill, greenhouse etc)Chriscross - do you actually do it that way yourself successfully or are you just suggesting it for people without propagators?Thing is some seed packets say don't exclude light from squashes because it helps germination. (T&M for example)It would certainly be easier if I could put them in the airing cupboard, but I didn't last year because of that.
.... The seed catalogue said they'd get 5 foot runners but mine must have been almost 15 ft. It is worth a try. Let us know how you do!
Earlypea read the packet again, I often misread them , once they have germinated then they need the light, generally on a sunny window seal. ;D ;D ;D
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination
Quote from: cornykev on November 21, 2009, 14:43:57Earlypea read the packet again, I often misread them , once they have germinated then they need the light, generally on a sunny window seal. ;D ;D ;DDidn't misread it - my packet says the same as this online info "QuoteAfter sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germinationhttp://www.thompson-morgan.com/seeds1/product/242/1/doesn't say that for all the squashes though....Thanks for the reports - I'll try the airing cupboard this year. I can't keep them warm enough any other way. I did wonder whether there was something in it though because last year on another forum when people were complaining about the lack of germination in spring someone who seems to be a bit knowledgeable (although you never really know online) said that squashes were even sensitive to the orientation of the sun when germinating so you shouldn't move them around. I've no idea where that comes from either!If it was true I'm sure some of the squash fanatics here would know.
GA - it usually a large cupboard with the boiler or hot water tank in and some slated shelves. Useful space for storing bedding and towels and germinating seeds ;). So it's warm, dry and dark. Unfortunately I don't have one, so rely on sunny window cills :D
thanks Tonybloke.I do know about that (though not the terminology), but does it apply to actual germination itself, not later leaves emerging because that's what was implied. ie. you mustn't move them after sowing.