Hi, Tina. I have started seeds directly in the ground a few time's. With varying successes. Lower germination rates usually, longer to mature, critters, but still an option. And less work.
Most of my seeds I start in a cold frame in Sept.
How ever last spring had left over seeds. Planted them directly in ground when seedling were moved from cold frame to seedling bed, in May 1st. Lower germination rate, probably 60/65%. Of course they are smaller than their counterparts that were started in cold frame the previous Sept. But growing just fine.
Have a great bloom season.!!!
