tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post1906066298068106415..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: SproutingJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-76890557562626425782010-03-03T11:08:18.704+00:002010-03-03T11:08:18.704+00:00The lightbox does work, and stops you having to ro...The lightbox does work, and stops you having to rotate the seedlings, Dawn. It's one less job when things are busy at sowing time.<br /><br />I'm hoping my next sowing of Micro Tomato will germinate, Jeanne. If not I will have to source some more seeds. The weather has perked up here today, I can actually see the sun.<br /><br />It won't be long now until you're sowing, Tanya. You're probably doing the right thing holding on for a while, as they'll still all catch up.<br /><br />Steal away, The Idiot Gardener. It does work.<br /><br />I hope you got some sowing done yesterday, Poppy. I'm quite interested in growing by the moon, but don't know if I could follow it properly. It seems a bit restricting when time's in short supply. I feel I have to get everything done when I can, otherwise I run out of time.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting, Matron. It does look like a lovely spring day today, long may it last.<br /><br />We had snow again yesterday, Flighty. It wasn't forcast either so it was a bit of a shock when I looked out of the bedroom window and saw that everything was white. It didn't last though, thank goodness.<br /><br />I haven't given up on the Micro Tomato yet, Vrtlarica. I have another few seeds which I will sow and keep my fingers crossed.<br /><br />I've still got plenty more seeds to sow, Avis. These are just the first batch. I start early otherwise I'll never get everything done in a short time. It won't be long until you get your's going too.<br /><br />I used the light box for the first time last year, Tatyana. It's certainly worth giving it a go.<br /><br />Certainly try it, Damo. I found I didn't have to rotate my seedlings at all as they didn't grow towards the light when using it.<br /><br />It is really exciting seeing all the little shoots coming through, Pam. You'll be hooked once you start.<br /><br />I had already built my light box when Alys Fowler showed it on Gardener's World, Maureen. I had seen the idea somewhere else, but for the life of me I can't think where now. I'm looking forward to the new series though, it's supposed to be in a different format this year.<br /><br />Thanks, Soilman. It's only a few things which are sown already, there's still plenty more to do.<br /><br />I had a real problem with slugs last year, Nicholas. They had some potatoes and all of my cabbages. I might have to resort to slug pellets this year, but I don't really want to if I can help it.<br /><br />The tomato seeds were sown in a heated propagator, Kella, and they still didn't germinate, so I'm going to give them another go and hope for the best.<br /><br />The light box does seem to work, Mandycharlie. Anything that saves me a bit of time is a good idea in my book.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-5999472625891763362010-03-03T09:11:44.234+00:002010-03-03T09:11:44.234+00:00Thank you for telling us all about your light box,...Thank you for telling us all about your light box, that does sound like a very good idea.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301111533651873708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-24583606229064783792010-03-02T22:38:14.596+00:002010-03-02T22:38:14.596+00:00Jo give the tomato seeds some heat, it might do th...Jo give the tomato seeds some heat, it might do the trick and help them germinate.<br /><br />The light box is certainly a good idea its one I have used quite a lot in the pass as well.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59901975645736507832010-03-01T19:13:26.097+00:002010-03-01T19:13:26.097+00:00Great to see such a high % of germination. I just ...Great to see such a high % of germination. I just hope the slugs don't get to them all when you plant out.Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12316927224749646055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46082525258848079182010-03-01T10:59:50.137+00:002010-03-01T10:59:50.137+00:00Wow, you've got going early Jo. Hope they turn...Wow, you've got going early Jo. Hope they turn into fab food.Soilmanhttp://www.soilman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-7057133701057584022010-02-28T18:39:04.074+00:002010-02-28T18:39:04.074+00:00Hi Jo, those little beauties look great. It's ...Hi Jo, those little beauties look great. It's so good to see them emerge isn't it. I used a light box on the windowsill last year, but haven't got around to making one this year (must do that this week ) We are both obviously a fan of 'Gardeners World' and Alys Fowler ?? that's where I saw it anyway. I hope you get some more sowing done this week. M xMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540591998909116816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-69551665082590704522010-02-28T01:05:47.679+00:002010-02-28T01:05:47.679+00:00I first heard of the light box on Maureen's bl...I first heard of the light box on Maureen's blog (Allotment Heaven) last year, but haven't tried it myself. I will be starting plants from seed indoors for the first time this year. Must be exciting when you first see those little shoots.Pam's English Gardenhttp://www.pamsenglishgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90791403149672954252010-02-27T20:10:52.806+00:002010-02-27T20:10:52.806+00:00Not heard of the light box before great idea, will...Not heard of the light box before great idea, will give it a go.Damohttp://www.twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-41831724412743329992010-02-27T15:44:05.364+00:002010-02-27T15:44:05.364+00:00Hi Jo! It's interesting about using silver foi...Hi Jo! It's interesting about using silver foil! Never heard about it before.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53289552266941539912010-02-27T09:58:08.497+00:002010-02-27T09:58:08.497+00:00Hi Jo,
Congrats on those sprouts! I haven't pl...Hi Jo,<br />Congrats on those sprouts! I haven't planted a single seed yet, but soon... You've inspired me to get busy. Hopefully, those two seeds will sprout, too.Avishttp://www.citydiggity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59560109251173814992010-02-26T20:11:10.710+00:002010-02-26T20:11:10.710+00:00Those seedlings look so pretty. It is too bad abou...Those seedlings look so pretty. It is too bad about micro tomato; I wanted to see that one growing…<br />That light box is a great idea, I made it also, and I have also same size seed trays that fit perfectly. It is great way to grow seedlings. I just hope that sun will not be too strong and burn plants...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-48899655901308023822010-02-26T19:25:13.349+00:002010-02-26T19:25:13.349+00:00That light box sounds like a good idea which I thi...That light box sounds like a good idea which I think that I'll do as well. <br />It looks like another wash out here over the weekend, especially Sunday, so I guess that much of it will be spent sofa flying again! Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-58284926677606345812010-02-26T19:05:28.185+00:002010-02-26T19:05:28.185+00:00at last it looks as if Spring is just around the c...at last it looks as if Spring is just around the corner, everyone is planting seeds! The light box is a great idea this time of year when the daylight is scarce anyway!Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705506930308472527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-64075829062049979412010-02-26T18:21:07.945+00:002010-02-26T18:21:07.945+00:00The light box sounds great, think I will nick that...The light box sounds great, think I will nick that design and have ago at making one myself.<br /><br />Still not sown anything yet but am planning of starting some root crops off on tuesday as that's that's the next right moon dayPoppyhttp://www.alifelesssimple.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-8831346252645489362010-02-26T16:55:41.093+00:002010-02-26T16:55:41.093+00:00Nice idea with the light box; I may well steal it!...Nice idea with the light box; I may well steal it!The Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345021580985320660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26595287447245204452010-02-26T16:46:41.134+00:002010-02-26T16:46:41.134+00:00No sowing or potting going on in my neck of the wo...No sowing or potting going on in my neck of the woods....it's still just to darn cold!!!!!!allotments4youhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-47654733889836086492010-02-26T15:37:41.853+00:002010-02-26T15:37:41.853+00:00Nice little shoots there - what a shame about the ...Nice little shoots there - what a shame about the micro Tomato - better luck with your next sowing.<br /><br />I keep meaning to make a light box - as usual Jo you have inspired me into action!<br /><br />It's just awful here today - wind as well as rain!<br /><br />Jeanne xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9383588902724706122010-02-26T14:49:16.262+00:002010-02-26T14:49:16.262+00:00I've often wondered about building a lightbox ...I've often wondered about building a lightbox for the windowsills, but never get around to it. Usually don't have too many issues with then leaning, but sometimes need to rotate them a little. Maybe one day I will build one.<br /><br />We're also having a busy seed sowing weekend, have fun out there.<br />xDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121342298237870670noreply@blogger.com