Late Germinaters?

What should I do with seedlings that germinated in June and still don't have their first set of leaves? I really want these plants, they are Centranthus ruber and a hardy Geranium.

How many are you dealing with? If its just a few I would winter them over in a window or sunny room.

Yes it's not that many, but I don't have a window for plants. The way my house is set up stinks for houseplants! : (

Mmm - sounds like you better grab a couple of fluorescent bulbs to set up in your basement or mud room...

So the only thing I can do is grow them in the house all winter? I just know myself - I am an indoor plant killer lol.

Oh well, guess they go into the compost bin then! They just may stay warm out there...

how about setting up a mini greenhouse with a few bottles outside? You can put them into the ground, and put a cover over them. I have a plastic 2 liter bottle, with the bottom cut out, over a rose cutting that I want to have extra protection. I also have some plants set up in the Creel method. Do a web search on that, and you can find pictures and instructions. These let you leave the plant outside while providing them extra protection and grow time. Good luck!

Great idea.

Oh wow, that IS a great idea! Thank you so much : )