tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post1761753345404372801..comments2024-02-05T23:14:24.377-08:00Comments on My Skinny Garden: 3 Things About Sowing Nasturtium SeedsMrBrownThumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11326733084344581944noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-26977721600262187592010-05-24T07:09:15.695-07:002010-05-24T07:09:15.695-07:00my husband "scarifies" them with his poc...my husband "scarifies" them with his pocket knife, then soaks them and sows directly outdoors, they love poor/rocky soil, and are also great in hanging baskets. he also snacks on them as he's working outside. :) Great to meet you Sat!stampylisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356737267442685429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-67314122253381874732010-05-05T13:26:58.989-07:002010-05-05T13:26:58.989-07:00i stashed my unsoaked nasturtiums in my cold-but-a...i stashed my unsoaked nasturtiums in my cold-but-above-freezing dark basement for about 10 days, then hauled them outside. i would have to check my notes for the date, but probably march or so. i had excellent germination. zone 6a.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659999755051008318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-70150675706605794232010-05-03T14:39:30.768-07:002010-05-03T14:39:30.768-07:00I've always wondered, though... if a seed need...I've always wondered, though... if a seed needs darkness to germinate, how can it germinate just fine outside, where (at least here in my neighbourhood) periods of sustained darkness (night) alternate with periods of bright light (day)?<br /><br />I'm serious... I have never understood this! :-)))Jennifer in MamaLandhttp://ronypony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-40124737983517000062010-05-03T04:01:49.146-07:002010-05-03T04:01:49.146-07:00After my first experience sowing nasturtiums this ...After my first experience sowing nasturtiums this year, I'd add a fourth thing: winter sow them as you did, or wait to direct sow them, since mine started indoors under lights are VERY leggy, even though veggie seedlings sown under the same lights are beautiful and stocky.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-16926379322329180512010-05-02T23:30:14.584-07:002010-05-02T23:30:14.584-07:00Heather--I got 100% germination in 7 days by chipp...Heather--I got 100% germination in 7 days by chipping the seed coat with a nail clippers. When I soaked them in warm water, I got 100% germination in about 10 days. Cold water took 2 weeks and was no different than no scarification at all.Fern @ Life on the Balconyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723669902505470885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-43606066569639433192010-05-02T20:03:53.651-07:002010-05-02T20:03:53.651-07:00I picked up a pack of seeds today for my daughter ...I picked up a pack of seeds today for my daughter to grow. They are a great seed for kids!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152576863110442101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7864781849969727346.post-63660990996867641312010-05-02T19:28:09.724-07:002010-05-02T19:28:09.724-07:00I'm seeing about 50% germination from mine, bu...I'm seeing about 50% germination from mine, but I'm hoping they others are just a little slower. Thanks for reminding me to soak them. If I have to plant replacements I'll be sure to soak the seeds. Nice to see you posting again!Heather's Gardenhttp://www.heathersgarden.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com