Andrew wrote > Finally, Romulea seedlings!.... > Nearly all were sown outdoors but > protected from rain in the latter part of September. > All were kept moist from below with rain water. I recall you live in San Diego with a winter-rainfall climate? Why not let the rain hit them, since they're hoping for that? And if any of these seeds have germination inhibitors, overhead watering so as to carry the chemicals down and away will work much better than bottom watering. Most of these genera sprout here in Phoenix in about 2-4 weeks. Leo Martin Phoenix Arizona USA