Germination temperatures

[selfraising]

Hi all just found this table which gives the minimum germination temperatures for different veg. Thought it might be useful

Vegetable Seed Germinating Temperatures

[BumbleB]

Thanks Selfraising
I was looking to find details for squashes as mine seem to be taking awhile, it says 18c, just need to look up if there is a technique, if they need soaking and time til germination.

It is the colourfull mixed and stripy squashes that i am most looking forward to growing, so its frustrating that mine have not got going yet!

BB

[terrier]

If I click on that link I get popups over the interesting bits. The page is part of the Recipes4us site, so I think this link works better (for me at least).

Vegetable Seed Germinating Temperatures

Oops! Just tried it again and still get the annoying popups Oh well!

[selfraising]

Oh sorry about the pop ups, don't seem to get it when I go in but I think I must have them blocked on my browser.

[Two_Sheds]

here's one I did earlier: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...res_15025.html

[JimmerG]

Here's a question - all these germination temperatures.... do one assume that earth/compost temperature matches that of air temperature - I imagine its quite a bit lower, especially outside.

So if a seed needs 18deg to germinate - would it work in 18deg air temp, or would the compost/soil still need a bit more heating to get it to 18?

Anyone used a soil thermometer?

I know this is all rather over technical and arbitrary - but its worth finding out.

[Two_Sheds]

Air temp works for me Jimmer