I planted some hollyhock seeds I got in this raised bed. I've been trying not to pull anything since I've never grown hollyhocks and don't know what they look like at this stage. However, this stuff looks rather weedy, like crabgrass-type stuff I see in my yard. It's kind of a coincidence because I never really had weeds in my raised bed before this, and they're growing pretty much where I put the seeds. But before I rip them all out, these aren't hollyhocks, right?
The grassy stuff is just that: not hollyhocks, but a weed grass. Look for seedlings with a small, roundish, rough/wrinkly first true leaf. Weed seeds often sprout in recently disturbed soil, especially when it's watered - exactly what happens when you plant desirable seeds. How long ago did you plant the hollyhock seeds? They might just need a few more days to make an appearance.
I planted some hollyhock seeds I got in this raised bed. I've been trying not to pull anything since I've never grown hollyhocks and don't know what they look like at this stage. However, this stuff looks rather weedy, like crabgrass-type stuff I see in my yard. It's kind of a coincidence because I never really had weeds in my raised bed before this, and they're growing pretty much where I put the seeds. But before I rip them all out, these aren't hollyhocks, right?
The grassy stuff is just that: not hollyhocks, but a weed grass. Look for seedlings with a small, roundish, rough/wrinkly first true leaf. Weed seeds often sprout in recently disturbed soil, especially when it's watered - exactly what happens when you plant desirable seeds. How long ago did you plant the hollyhock seeds? They might just need a few more days to make an appearance.
I planted hollyhocks last week. Still no sign. Just pulled out all the grass.
Hollyhock seeds take ~10-14 days to germinate, so cross your fingers and be on the lookout this upcoming week!