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BostonInbred · « **on:** February 25, 2010, 10:49 »

I put some lettuce seeds into biodgradeable pots and into the propagator exactly 40 hours ago. I checked them just now, they have germinated and sprouted, now half an inch high and the start of the first pair of leaves is visible.

amazing.

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:49 »

They'll be weak & leggy then.

BostonInbred · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:52 »

You think I should try again and keep them out the propagator then this time?

DD. · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:59 »

You can try & rescue these by getting them somewhere cooler & sticking some aluminium foil behind them to reflect the light, but I'd also be inclined to re-sow as a back up.

Mine have germinated quite happily in a frost free greenhouse. They took longer than 40 hours, but are quite sturdy.

prakash_mib · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:59 »

wow for me!! I put aubs, chillies, basil and lettuce in the window sill pots on 7th Feb and all i have is
one small lettuce (not leggy) and two chillies till today.
but I am not trying to over heat the house and after DD's advise on my leggy cabbages (i had to chuck them away) I think I am playing a patience game. Just like batting in Test Cricket first day first session.
oh yeah the pun
probably they (seeds) are not boycotting!!!!!

Y.E.A.H · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:18 »

WOW!! only 40 hours

noshed · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:19 »

Just keep the scoreboard ticking over

zazen999 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:36 »

Lettuce - in a heated prop!!!

Madness

Mine have just sprouted in my unheated greenhouse - looking nice and sturdy.

Problem is, lettuce don't need heat!!! In fact, it doesn't like it at all.

Save the heated prop for peppers and chilis, that need the heat to break dormancy - even tomatoes don't need heated props.

BostonInbred · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2010, 12:15 »

Ok i took them out the propagator, there in the conservatory...............

goodegg · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2010, 13:39 »

keep them in the cool and lots of light they will be allright mine are out side in a raised bet in the tray doing well,

Torreya · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2010, 14:29 »

Okay maybe it wasn't the ideal place to start lettuce seed, but just think you can start a new thread "The Fastest Germination Of A Seed!!!" see if anyone can beat you!!!

sunshineband · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2010, 17:10 »

nice one Torreya

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