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Dec 12

Growing Pansies from Seed

In yesterdays post Seed Germination 101 We looked at the process of germinating and transplanting a crop of pansy seeds. Today I will take you through to time for planting outdoors. If you remember at about the 14th day we transplanted the seedlings to cell pack.This is what the pansies looked like at 3 weeks.

Pansy Seedlings at 3 weeks.

Pansy Seedling 3 Weeks After Sowing

The seedlings are beginning to get their 2nd set of leaves and their roots are starting to grow quickly. During this time the daytime temperatures in the greenhouse range from 65 degrees to 68 degrees. The night time temperature is 58 degrees.

Pansy Seedlings at 5 weeks.

Pansy Seedlings At 5 Weeks

The seedlings really start to take off from this point. We are feeding the seedlings with a 1/2 strength solution of Miracle Grow every other watering . The plants start to grow much more rapidly as they grow more and more roots.

Pansy Seedlings at 7 weeks.

Seedlings Really Take Off At 7 Weeks

Once the seedlings have reached this size they really take off and are about 4 weeks away from being ready to flower. It is important that they receive adequate light so do not overcrowd them or allow them to be shadowed by other plants in the greenhouse.

Pansy Seedlings at 10 weeks.

Pansies 10 Weeks After Sowing

After 10 weeks the pansies are starting to show some color and are almost ready for planting out. During the last week if the weather is not to bad I will move them outside for several hours every day so they can adjust to the outdoor temperatures. Once they are hardened off they can be planted out side.

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  1. Gabbe

    hello!
    How can I get the 1st part of this post? I’ve been trying but don’t now how!!
    “seed germination 101″ for pansies. I can’t grow my pansies from seeds :(
    thanx!

  2. admin

    Hi Gabbe
    the link should be working nowThanks for the inquiry.

  3. Susan Senecal

    I live in Sugar Hill, GA (30518) and we plant Pansies in the fall. I am getting ready to plant my seeds in planters, should I keep the planters inside of my house because of the heat. Or should I just keep them watered and in a Sun/shade spot. Thank you.
    Susan Senecal
    July 26, 2010

  4. Lola Ray

    Seed Germination 101 (starting pansy from seed)says I am looking for something that is not there. Zilch.

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