Starting off the veg

stef
Stef

Starting off the veg

Asked on 7 Apr, 2008

I have grown from seed tomatos and melons and like every year have put them on the window sills in the house. This year however leaves are dying and falling off, but the plants continue to grow, albeit slowly.
This has also happened to some french beans I have started off in the house.
Any advice is welcomed as always.

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Genuisscuffy
Genuisscuffy

7 Apr, 2008

 

Hi, I also have to start off veg seeds on the window (no greenhouse) - silly question but do you draw your curtains at night and are they thick? It might be the plants are getting cold behind the curtains at night.

stef
Stef

7 Apr, 2008

 

Upstairs yes downstairs no, but still the same result.

maple
Maple

8 Apr, 2008

 

Different seed compost? Something cheaper? Maybe it's not holding moisture or lacking in minerals?
Do you have central heating? Have you kept it on longer than in previous years due to the changeable weather?
Whose seeds have you bought? Could they be old?
I've no real solutions sorry just more questions/suggestions

Sid
Sid

8 Apr, 2008

 

Temperature fluctuations could be to blame or cold drafts.....?

stef
Stef

8 Apr, 2008

 

thanks for all your comments

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