A new season of sowing seeds, watching, waiting and becoming so excited at every seed that sprouts even though I’ve been doing this for over 30 years!! I’m like a child again, checking under the clear humidity domes for any sign of life. Going back multiple times a day sure that NOW there will be some hints of green. And today…..there it is!!
Arisaema flavens from seed I ordered through the NARGS seed-ex last year.
I sowed this seed on the 6th of this month and finally it has sprouted. I had a feeling these would be the first up and sure enough they were! This pot is surrounded by Primula, Dodecatheon, Anemone, Lilium, Rhododendron and Asarum. All seed obtained last year. I aways sow the older seed first because I can’t stand to throw any out.
My lightstand getting very full and will be overflowing soon!
My light stand is already almost full and I am still waiting on this years NARGS seed order which will have 30 packets! So this means that some of the already sown pots will be heading out side to endure the below freezing temps we are getting through the end of this month. Here’s a shot of my back yard this morning where the temperature is now at 0*f up from minus 8!
The back yard overlooking Beebe Pond. Just below this window is where the seed trays will go once I have run out of room under the lights.
Spring will arrive before we know it, but until then I will be keeping you up to date on my seed sprouting adventures!
Primrose Hill Woodlanders 
Thanks for the mention of how many times a day you check your seeds, it makes me feel less weird for how often I check my plants!
Congratulations! I see that your lights are up and running 🙂
I know very well this compulsive behaviour of checking on them ten times a day! I have only done the species that need cold treatment – they are all under snow now but the other ones will follow shortly.
Oh what a beautiful sight! Seeds can sprout within hours so it’s not unusual to check them over and over. It will be fun watching them grow with sure signs of spring ahead!
Now a couple weeks on from sowing there are pots full of new growth. This is such an exciting time and I so look forward to it every year!