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NMDemDist2

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12. my chives didn't sprout :cry:

Sat Feb 11, 2012, 09:52 AM

Feb 2012

i tried it with really old seeds, only the thyme sprouted. i bought new basil and it sprouted like crazy!

i am now taking the top off the container and setting them in the windowsill for direct sun as soon as the glass warms up during the day, then moving them back into the warmer room and covering them at night

keeping my fingers crossed

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OK, the jiffy pots have baby sprouts [View all] NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 OP

Wait 'til they're toddlers??? elleng Feb 2012 #1

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Guess you should!!! elleng Feb 2012 #3

just teeny tiny baby leaves so far n/t NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #4

You do not want to move them to pots until they have true leaves on them. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

thanks! NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #7

Chives are quite resillient. Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #11

my chives didn't sprout :cry: NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #12

Keep trying, getting started is the hardest part. Soon you'll have lots of herbs. Ruby Reason Feb 2012 #14

In my limited experience, you need to at least wait until you have four leaves. JDPriestly Feb 2012 #6

well, that's what i have right now NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #8

I would be interested in hearing how it goes for you. JDPriestly Feb 2012 #9

believe me, you'll hear all about it NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #10

When the basil is 2" tall, put it in a peat pot. Thyme doesn't get tall... HopeHoops Feb 2012 #13