Can I disturb my seeds?

[Naga]

I would like to see if they have sprouted under the compost, wold it be ok to have a peek?

[Nicos]

Hi there- and welcome to the Vine!

Well I should think you should leave well alone- but if you've an itch to scratch...it's pretty hard not to follow your instinct!!!

What are you growing??...do you think the seeds have gone moldy???

[Flummery]

If you want to check for sprouting it's better to sprout them on damp kitchen paper then transfer them to compost. I think if you disturb them now it could be terminal!

[chengjing]

lol, risky risky....

[maytreefrannie]

Oh that wait to see if they've been germinating. But have patience and when they push their first green shoots through it'll be worth it.

[FionaH]

Walk away, make a cuppa, resist the urge to rummage

[piskieinboots]

step away from the seeds now - and turn around slowly and walk to the door with your hands up

[janeyo]

Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have made that mistake.......

janeyo

Someone tie Herby's hands up quick!

[Alice]

What are you growing Herby and when did you plant them ?
Maybe you're just being impatient.
Check the seed tray - are they still damp?
If not, spray them with some water and put them in a poly bag, clipped close , until they germinate.
I wouldn't disturb them unless I really thought they were duds.
To check, I would only scrape in a little corner.
Hope they just pop up for you .

[Naga]

Oh no!! I checked them....not sprouted yet.... I will not touch them again and will not be so impatient!

I am growing chilli's.

[vegnut]

If it's any consolation, we have all at some time wanted to or have peeked. Iv'e certainly done it more than once, and i probably will do it again. Ha, oh what fun.

[BrideXIII]

i will admit to sneaking a peek on many occasion, dont feel bad, just dont do it

[gojiberry]

I can't resist a sneak peak after I think something should have appeared. But I always sow more than I need to, so to lose a few isn't usually a problem. I also think that if you have a tendency to do it then you can become quite an expert. as they say practice makes perfect.

[cupcake]

Chillis usually need quite a high temp to germinate and can take well over 3 weeks. Where have you got them?

[Alice]

Chillies, well that explains things Herby. Some kinds are very slow to germinate.
But keep them damp and warm and be patient. They do appear in their own time.