Sowing

December 23rd and all seeds were sown - three of each of 16 varieties into Rootriot cubes. These were duly placed in the heated propagator and placed under the T5 lights. Having been on for 24 hours, the temp in there was already about right (28-32 degrees). The lights are only on for 8 hours per day, which I've found plenty in the past, and then the seeds are left to their own devices. The labels are made from cutting normal plant labels into four with a pair of scissors - it's a bit of a fiddle, but it makes the job easier and I have no worries that the label with block the light to the plant. 

I like the rootriots - in a head-to-head test last year they outperformed the standard jiffi pellets, they produce good seedlings and easy to handle and water. So that's good enough for me. 

All set up a ready to go:

(NB the lid was replaced on the propagator as soon as the photo was taken).

Based on past experience, I should start seeing signs of life in the next 7 days, with most the germination happening in 2-3 weeks after sowing. Fingers crossed.