I don't know Molly. When I sow annuals in April, they usually sprout in a few days. I don't remember them being such slowpokes in the past.
We've had roller coaster temperatures, too, but that's not uncommon at this time of year. Our highs have been anywhere from 60s to even a few 80s, mostly 70-ish, but our nights are still cold-upper 30s and low 40s. Maybe the nights are still too cold, and by the time the temp in the jug warms up, weather start to cool again for the night. My guess is they want nights to stay a little warmer than they are now, (i.e. more sustained heat) but I don't know.
My jugs get morning sun, afternoons they're shaded by the house. I have been moving them to more sun on days that I'm home, but it hasn't had any effect. It's supposed to be cool, cloudy, rainy this weekend. Maybe a little rain will help. It'll help me- I'm tired of watering, which is what I need to do now.
Karen
