Leeks germination

Hi,

I have used the leeks in a litter tray method for the last 3 years with success but this year the germination has puzzled me.  They were put on the usual windowsill (above a radiator) but only the row of seeds at 1 end of the litter tray have germinated.  The rest of the tray has 1 or 2 showing through.  They were sown on 20th February.

Any thoughts?

It was actually two trays.  One tray had Musselburgh and the other Blue Solaise.  Both did the same thing, germination on 1 edge. 

Things have improved so I still have hope that I might get a full tray.  It just proves no method is foolproof!

Thanks for the reply.

Ian

Thanks for the info mrs.  That is heartening to know.  I will keep the faith.

Ian

Leeks usually get there, but like all alliums, they take their time! Fear ye not!

Mine are hopelessly late, but so what, we need them for November onwards, not the summer!