[garddwr]

They haven't all germinated yet,I took them out of the propagator a few days ago and moved them to the window as they wern't getting enough light.

When should they all be pinched out ?

I don't like to say this, but they are looking very drawn & leggy. Perhaps you left them in the propagator too long. They should come out as soon as they germinate.

I don't know how you're going to keep them inside from October until the last frost is past!

If I were you I'd stick some aluminium foil behind the plants to reflect the light.

ok thanks.

will they survive ?

Should I put the foil in the back so light will come in through the window?

[garddwr]

actually in DIGGER'S picture the sweet peas are seperate should I leave mine three to a 3 inch pot or transplant into toilet roll tubes ?

[Elcie]

I have a similar problem.  Planted 3 per 3" pot and they have grown much more than anticipated, even have tendrils (sp?) which I didn't expect.  Was considering adding a stick or two so they at least have support but wouldn't think they will grow much more now until spring.  Good to experiment though, will learn for next year!

[DD.]

Should I put the foil in the back so light will come in through the window?

Yes, the light will come through the window & also be reflected back. That way you almost double the amount of light.

I still fear that you've started way too soon & way too warm.

(You may have guessed that I'm not a fan of propagators and have never found the need for more than a plastic bag!).

[DD.]

actually in DIGGER'S picture the sweet peas are seperate should I leave mine three to a 3 inch pot or transplant into toilet roll tubes ?

To be honest, I don't think they're strong enough to survive that sort of handling.

[JulesJ]

I sowed sweet peas in fibre tubes indoors 2 weeks ago, but I think they're not going to survive. Four of the eighteen have germinated (it was pretty old seed), are about 5 inches tall and developing the first set of leaves, but all of the fibre tubes have mould growing on the outside. Not sure what to do now - is it worth moving them to the plastic greenhouse, or shall I give up on them and start again in January?

[DIGGER]

Growth seems to have stabilised now,so i will just take the centres out and asume they will spurt next year. Not sure about watering.
I suppose nature takes control.

[garddwr]

What do you mean by take the centres out Digger ?

[DD.]

You pinch the top leaves out to make them bushy.

[Nogger]

what i have read , is that you stop them after the fourth leaf(pinch top out).

[garddwr]

I pinched out the leaves today

[Nogger]

them few plants look well digger,but i wouldn't let them dry out completely

[DIGGER]

www.gardenaction.co.uk  and enter sweet pea calender in the search.
Covers both Oct and spring sowings

[Salmo]

Once they are up and growing pinch to tops out and then put them somewhere cool. A frame is ideal but a sheltered corner of the garden is fine. The aim should be to just keep them alive until the Spring. They will stand a little frost. September/October sown sweet peas will be nearly in flower by the time beans are planted out so you will ned some later ones to pretty up your beansticks.

[topgardener]

You wont have any problem with your plants. I told you the best time to sow was october 10th. I have done this for years and never had a problem. If you think they are getting a bit leggy just nip out the growing tips that will slow them down and also make them stronger. The cold wont hurt them as it will be some time before you can put them out. Dont foget to dig a good trench with loads of manure  ,they will need it. I have done it this way always and had 18inch stems with up to twelve blooms fully out so it is worth all the effort.
All the best mate
Cheers
Tony