First Sowing of Seeds: seedbed one

So today, I had my first run at propagating some seeds. Exciting times. As ever, completely in the dark over the process, I just followed the instructions on the back of each pack and now I've got my fingers crossed as I wait to see what happens over the next few weeks. I've done eight of each, which could be complete overkill  or could be entirely necessary- I don't have the first idea yet. They aren't the only seeds I want to grow - I'm planting up some more varieties of tomato tomorrow  - but they are the ones that need to be seeded up this week and they are the ones that don't need a heated propagator or planting outside. Cue myself checking three times a day to try and spy any green shoots at all.


Broccoli - (sprouting) early purple. Mr Fothergill's
Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. Transplant Jul/Aug when 10cm tall. Harvest Feb-May

Celeriac - Monarch. Mr Fothergill's
Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. Plant out May-June. Harvest Aug-Dec
Liquid feed in summer. Roots can be stored for several months

Comfrey - Thomson & Morgan
Transplant outdoor when large enough to handle. Harvest through summer and autumn, cutting regularly.

Courgette - Romanesco. Mr Fothergill's (1 of 2 varieties. This apparently best for flavour)
Seedlings appear in 7-14 days. Harvest July-Oct. Keep harvesting.

Marigolds - Thompson and Morgan.
Totally ignoring planting instructions and taking a punt. Expect little success.

Oregano - Duchy Original Organics
Seedlings appear in 21 days. Transplant o'doors in small pots when risk of frost has passed. Harvest June onwards. Mulch in winter for protection from frost.

Parsnips - Suttons (EASY TO GROW)
After 5-6 weeks. sow out seedlings . Harvest from early summer.

Spinach. F1 Amazon. Suttons
Begin cutting 2-3 weeks after emergence for baby leaves. For mature plants sow in blocks of 9 x 9 inches. Harvest Apr-September

Tomatillos - James Wong (Suttons)
Pot on when they reach 2 inch high. Transfer to final growing positions May/June

Tomatoes - Principe Borghese. Mr Fothergill's
Seedlings appear in 7-14 days. Transplant to pots when 10-15cm high. Plant out when frosts are over.