Seed starting update

a lavender labyrinth

I was surprised to find that some of my lavender seeds have germinated already. They are supposed to take 21 days!   I had started them last weekend and I am giving them 18 hours of light, and I have a warming mat under them.   I sprayed them with mist but think they were getting a little dry, so I actually used the watering can a little, too.

Today, I started some Mexican Sunflowers and some Salpiglossis a.k.a. Painted Tongue.  I think the Fedco Seeds were not a good value for the money.   I got very few in each pack and they were kind of spendy.