[sharky]

Mine have been in the finest john innings # (?) [sandy loam] for two weeks and no sign as of yet! 

[DD.]

Variable, depending on a lot of factors.

But I would I thought you'd see something soon.

[Ropster]

mine took about 3 weeks out side, bit cold I think

[AdsaM]

My F1 Maestro were sown in the greenhouse on 24th March and are about 1" high.

Seems a decent germination from them. about 95%

[philofax]

i sowed my carrots  (early nantes2) about 4 weeks ago in a large tub and placed it in my unheated greenhouse.  They are just showing through now !

[peapod]

Howdy Philofax and welcome, and why are seeds taking so long this year? It must be just me 

Pop over to our welcome forum to introduce yourself...we want all details remember 

[mumofstig]

why are seeds taking so long this year?

The soil temperature is not reliably warm yet according to Metcheck.........although it's lovely during the day it's still only 6...7 some nights. I think(?) that most stuff likes it over 10 to germinate......................as she goes away to check in the book :blink:

Looked on one of john's diary pages...........i wasn't going mad HA HA
http://www.allotment-garden.org/garden-diary/215/stuck-in-the-potting-shed/

[peapod]

Trouble is mum, stuff Ive sown in the house hasnt germinated...well,some has some hasnt.

Good info though  I can only ever remember onion seed temp off the top of my head!

[Kristen]

"stuff Ive sown in the house hasnt germinated"

Stick it in the airing cupboard, check daily, move to greenhouse as soon as it is "up".

Some things need 10C min growing temperature (Toms, Cues, Chilli peppers perhaps?) but for many things warmth is needed for germination, but thereafter they are happy with a lower temperature.  Avoid checking the plant with excessively cool temperatures though.

[peapod]

"stuff Ive sown in the house hasnt germinated"

Stick it in the airing cupboard, check daily, move to greenhouse as soon as it is "up".

Some things need 10C min growing temperature (Toms, Cues, Chilli peppers perhaps?) but for many things warmth is needed for germination, but thereafter they are happy with a lower temperature.  Avoid checking the plant with excessively cool temperatures though.

Sorry guys I havent made myself clear on this one.  Some seeds have germinated and some havent, but its not down to temp, Im thinking its down to compost..so am going to have a scoot round tomorrow for a better quality peat free while theres still time