sweet dumpling

[jane E]

I sowed my squashes weeks ago. They all came up with the exception of sweet dumpling.I had tried to get them to germinate on a window sill above a radiator. So I put the sweet dumpling seed tray on a heated propagator. Nothing for a fortnight. Then this morning one shoot is uncurling.I remember others discussing the germination of squashes.Is this typical of sweet dumpling?

[sally wright]

Dear Jane,
I sow these about three weeks earlier than the other kinds I grow, ditto butternuts and turks turbans. All three kinds are slower to germinate and get going than normal.
Regards Sally Wright.

[Beryl]

Hi Sally,

Interested to see you comments on Butternut and Turks Turban. I grow both of these each year but this year, having sown 3 times so far and got nothing.
The seeds have just 'disappeared' in the pot. No sign at all of rotting. Any ideas?
I shall have to buy another packet and try again.

Regards
Beryl.

[sally wright]

Dear Beryl,
try not to sow them too deep. At least part of the seed should be visible. It seems that they need light to germinate.
Regards Sally Wright.

[Beryl]

Thanks very much Sally. I'm just off down the greenhouse to carry out your good advice.

Regards
Beryl.

[jane E]

I didn't know about the light. That could be it. As I watered I washed away some compostand the light got to the seed.I've got 4 out of 9 now, so I'll settle for that.Thanks for the advice.