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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: In my planter, I sowed Sweet William seeds..but this is what came up? Doesn't look like the seedling pictures I …

  • Question

    In my planter, I sowed Sweet William seeds..but this is what came up? Doesn't look like the seedling pictures I have seen on line? Did I waste my time? Should I start over, cause I am not sure what this is. Thanks again, Mark

    Answer

    Dear tke735, those seedlings are definitely something other than a species of Dianthus (the genus Sweet William belongs to). It might be interesting to allow them to grow up and identify what they are, but that will be up to you. If you decide to let them grow, send me another photograph and I'll try to help you with you. Best wishes.