Stevia round 4 started in PT -- first batch of new seeds

West Coast, 2023 year.  Packet says only 68% germination rate!  

Stevia round 3 started in PT bec others not growing well

Oh my, the stevias aren't doing well so far this year... after germinating they're either crisping up, or seemingly alive but not growing...  so, started more seeds today...

Stevia round 2 started in PT (3 seeds) -- Various sprouts (not only stevia) have fizzled/dried out?? before taking off

I don't remember this happening in past years, so I wonder if it could have something to do with my mix?   Or maybe I'm not watering carefully enough.  But this year I've lost several PT-sprouted seeds after transplanting, where they make an appearance but then dried up / die before fully emerging.  But anyway, it hasn't been too bad, just a few here and there.

Seeds to buy for 2024 season (notes during 2023 season)

Stevia (because only ~3 seeds left)

Stevia started in PTs -- 5 seeds (maybe a bit early?)

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Zinnia seeds being eaten! (probably the house sparrows since those are the only birds this winter)

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Several broccolis disappeared -- can't find the seeds! Buried too deep? Round 2 started in PT.

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