[baselle]

Fingers crossed for you!!! Should be about a week. when they start to sprout, they need light. East or south facing window. Even watering. TUMS or no TUMS is your choice - the babies only need a little calcium.

Another frugal gardening tip: couple of years ago, my tomato plants in the garden looked odd. I couldn't put my finger on it, but the young leaves were narrow and the plant had a purplish cast. They didn't look bad, just odd... I traced it to a phosphate deficiency and watered the plants with a 1/3 can of Coke in a quart of water. Perked them right up. I'm sure the brand is not important but the soda should have phosphoric acid as an ingredient.