April 1

April

My seedlings that I planted two weeks ago are marching along, albeit slowly. Not every wildflower seed I planted germinated, though I suppose one or more could still show signs of life in the days to come. Here is my tally, thus far, given with the number of days to germinate:

Rose of Sharon              9          Butter –n- eggs             ?

Sweet William Catchfly 4          New England Aster      5

Balloon Flower              11         Evening Primrose         12

Rose Campion              6          Dock                            6

Dandelion                    15         Queen Anne’s Lace       9

Red Clover                   21         Lunaria annua              12

Burdock                        17

The tiny seedlings are still at the cotyledon stage, and each differs in form from the other, somewhat reflective of what the parent will become. They are all little forests of green canopies, and I enjoy lifting the clear plastic lid to smell the Earthy potting soil.

My favorite is the Lunaria, and I am hopeful the seedling will last until I can transplant it.