Some handy reference temperatures

Don't think you can get away with the 'minimum': At even a bit below 'preferred' temperatures, germination will take much longer and you are far more likely to lose your seedlings to slugs and other beasties.

Note that if the seed goes below the 'minimum' for even a few hours, germination will often stop. So cold at night can be a real problem.

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From The Cornishman Thu 21 April 201

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