Percentages

12 years ago

I'm always interested in what percentage of my WS seeds sprout each year - it's usually around 50% when all is said & done (I sow a lot, and often older seeds)

So far I have 37% sprouted, a few are new, the rest range from 2006 to 2011, commercial & trade. Of course, this will change up (just starting to warm up here) and down (surely I'll WS more seeds! :)).

What are your percentages so far? I know zone 3 it will be about zero, but hang in there! Your day in the sun is coming!

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ladyrose65
12 years ago
I got a low percentage so far, compared to last year. Do you actually keep the amount of seeds you sow on record?
highalttransplant
12 years ago
I quit calculating the germination percentage after the first 2 or 3 years, as it was fairly consistent. Usually in the 75 - 80% range. Of course, that doesn't mean they all survive. Some dye after being planted out, some just die of neglect in their little milk jug coffins, LOL.

I do still keep track of how many seeds of each thing are sown, but sometimes it's an estimate, especially with tiny seeds, such as poppies.

Bonnie
drippy
Original Author
12 years ago
I only track the # of containers that germinate, not the # of seeds per container. Like Bonnie, mine don't all survive - but I'm always interested in seeing what germinates and what doesn't.
highalttransplant
12 years ago
Drippy, that is what I meant too, but now that you brought up the # of seeds germinating per container, I do keep track if it is something where I only planted a small # of seeds, such as tomatoes. It seems to be more important with the veggies, where I am trying to fill a certain number of spots each season. I don't think it matters as much with flowers, especially the annuals, as long as I have enough to make a few container combinations for the porch, I'm happy. And I really don't plant a lot of perennials anymore. After 5 years of wintersowing, there isn't much room left in the flower beds.