Well, today I decided I should try to transplant some of the big "kids" to some 3" peat pots. I honestly couldn't believe the size of the roots! They were growing through the peat pot mesh and all over the place! So that's a good sign. Here's a picture of what's left to be transplanted (I ran out of room! But I did get the ones that needed it most...)
I lost at least 9 Mediterranean vinca, and I"m not sure why. They were doing really great, and then all of a sudden, they withered up and fell over. I know it wasn't from too much water--they were always barely dampened...and if anything, too dry..which could also be the reason. However, I think it may have been due to too much light. I had one red one that had the two "fake" first leaves that folded back together yesterday, so I transplanted it and it's white cousins and put them away from the light, and sure enough, the red one opened its leaves back up. Dunno what's going on there, but I'm still so sad that I lost so many of these. Here's a picture of where they are (super tiny!).
And here's some pictures of the bigger transplants...mostly gaillardia, dichondra, and salvia.
Well, other bad news..yesterday I gave up on some of the peat pellets that hadn't sprouted anything. I threw away probably 30+ pellets (after checking them for signs of life, of course). Thus, I had very poor germination for petunias, impatiens, and re-planted coleus, salvia, and gaillardia.
Also, no sign of life for my tomatoes, zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, or dichondra in the pre-filled peat pots that I planted about a week ago. I put a clear cover over them today so hopefully that'll help. Also, nothing going on with the AV seeds, but it's still too early. I'll update again when something happens! :)
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