I surface sowed the seeds on normal pot soil in a tray and did not cover the seeds at all. I put these seeds under a T5 grow light for 16 hours a day, and in 3 days I already found out they had their little root germinated!But here is what the packet instructions say:Place seed on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination can take 1-3 months. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.Well, it seems that light is the MAJOR determinant of the germination!
It could also be that HEAT is a Major determinant, hon. They aren't in the ground blooming yet, take care of your plantlings. congrats
Not necessarily. All it may indicate is light is necessary, not a major determinant. Nowdon't start crowing yet.some plantsand I don't know if C.routundifolia is one.have a secondary hibernation after germination. Lisianthus for example with germinate and then must go thru a second hibernation where it will not grow!!! for several month until the second hibernation factors are overcome. It's enough to pull one's hair outwhich might explain a few things. Still, congrats on getting them up, may damp-off not find your little babies.
