Silly question about growing from seed (salvias and pinks)

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Ok, so I have various seeds. Some of them can be sown outdoors, great, no problem.

The salvias however, I’ve just realised are supposed to be sown indoors first in a seed tray (in late winter/early spring…oops) and then transplanted into larger trays, hardened off, etc etc and then planted out after all risk of frost. The pinks are supposed to be germinated indoors in a propagator with vermiculite and then planted out.

I don’t really have the kit or the space (or tbh the enthusiasm!) for these indoor processes.

What will happen if I simply sow these “indoor” seeds outdoors, at a warmer time of year, ie around now? Is there a reasonable chance they will grow…? Or is that just a waste of good seeds?

Thanks!

My salvia seeds say you can direct sow in May - I'm sure they'll work! Good luck!

Yay!! Will give it a go

Clearly I have the cautious salvia packaging

Thanks!

Salvias are a very varied bunch! You might have more joy sowing in a pot on a windowsill rather than outdoors.

Oh sorry, ignore me then! I'm clearly being too gung-ho on the salvia front.

You may not be, but without knowing which salvia, it's hard to know! Generally, indoor seed tray germination is likely to be faster and more successful than outdoors in a bed.