16/12/2025
Wilder is in the tunnel today - hopefully watching over the seedlings, as something keeps eating them π can anyone guess what seedlings these ones are?
We've also rolled the sides of the tunnel down as these have been open 24/7 for air flow, its been mild and damp and there is a risk of dampening off, mildew and other woes if there is no ventilation. 2 years ago we lost over 90, 9cm pots of potted up seed babies to dampening off and would not like to repeat those mistakes!!
Fleece has also been put over the seedlings at RC, including the ranunculus beds and the greenhouse at HQ this morning before heading to work, as we wont have time later today - its important to trap what warmth you can (usually Mrs Wild would do this at midday) ahead of cold overnight temps.
Its expected to get down to 0 tonight. Although hardy annuals can tolerate lower temperatures, below 3 degrees we tend to give them a little protection as they are still small-ish. Mothering too much? Likely!