- OROZCONLECHE
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Some seeds have not Sprouted YetYet
If a batch of seeds that I planted 11/27 have not sprouted should I leave em to see if they germinate? Or should I Reuse the dirt for a new batch?
It really depends on the kind of seeds you planted. Some seeds will sprout in a few days to a couple of weeks, while others can take a much longer time, even up to months. I remember the first time I planted lavender seeds. They took all summer to sprout. I had just about given up on them, when I noticed the first tiny seedling.
Kisal wrote: I remember the first time I planted lavender seeds. They took all summer to sprout. I had just about given up on them, when I noticed the first tiny seedling.
Haha, here too. Those stinkin' lavender seeds take FOR-EV-ERRRR!
I agree with K by the way. Let us know what you planted that you are still waiting on. Sometimes things take a long time. Also, what are the temps where you are trying to germinate them. Are you keeping them moist? One problem with slow germinating seeds is that you run the risk of the soil drying out when they have sprouted roots but not yet broken the soil surface. That would leave you with a plant that died before you ever even go to see it.
What are all the conditions of the seed sprouting area?
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Well, if it's in the same conditions as all of your other tomatoes and has not sprouted within 2 weeks of the other ones, personally, I'd move on and reseed. ESPECIALLY if it's the same variety as others that have already sprouted. 70* is actually just a bit cool for sprouting tomatoes I think, but it shouldn't slow up germination that much.
It's been almost a month. Maybe give 'em one more week. (if you really want to) I'd bet they were duds. Maybe not saved properly or for whatever reason not viable.
It's been almost a month. Maybe give 'em one more week. (if you really want to) I'd bet they were duds. Maybe not saved properly or for whatever reason not viable.
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I agree, if they haven't sprouted yet, they are not likely to. You can check by digging around where you planted them, see if you can find one and check on its condition. What often happens is if the seed doesn't germinate for whatever reason, then sitting in moist soil, it just rots away. You may not even be able to find any. If you find some and they look healthy, swelled up from when you planted it and with some root sprouting, you can give it a bit longer, but that's not my guess of what you will find.
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