Trays of Cotyledon

I am thrilled that we have had good luck with sprouts this year! The following photos were taken on March 16, about 11 days after sowing. Nearly all of the seed types have sprouted. The only disappointing row is the fennel, which shows no signs of life yet. (This happened last year, as well, when I put the fennel seeds directly outside. Never sprouted. Nothing.) I need to check if they just take much longer to germinate or possibly begin to consider that there is something about me that will not allow one of my favorite things to grow here.



Now that it's time to lift the plastic "greenhouse" lid on these sprouts, I am reminded of the terrible dangers now awaiting the helpless sprouts ...