seeds coming through too soon ,help ..............

Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

I sowed some seeds a couple of weeks ago, ones that were supposed to be sown in autumn to let the cold break dormancy, but they,re coming through already.
Now, do I prick them out or leave them in their trays until spring ? I,m under the impression that if you pot on things too late in the year they can rot in the pots ,as their roots don,t take in cold compost .
I don,t want to loose these seedlings as I,m so chuffed they,ve germinated,so i would appreciate some expert advice.
The ones that have germinated so far are bloodroot,magnolia,a couple of different types of clematis.
I think that this goes to show that if you sow fresh seed, it does come through quicker than shop bought seeds.

Sue

Antrim, Northern Ire, United Kingdom(Zone 8b)

I would leave them in their pots but dont bring them inside for the winter. leave them outside where air can circulate and maybe on the sheltered side of the house.

Mark

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hi Sueone...last year I germinated Clematis at about this time.They grew to about 2 inches high and when it got cold, they 'died'.Anyway, I left the pots outside and forgot about them.Come Spring, they reappeared and grew into fair sized plants, and I am hoping they will flower next year.I actually sow seeds throughout the year regardless of instructions.When Winter comes I leave seedlings outside, but protect them from biting winds and excess rain.
Hope this helps.
Marigold.

Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom(Zone 9a)

thanks for the advice, I,ll leave them as they are, they,re in a plastic covered cold frame stood next to my greenhouse, so it,s fairly sheltered, I,m quite glad that it,s one less job I have to do at the mo.LOL I have quite a few things that do need moving into pots and storing down my side drive for winter.

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