I usually have a nightmare

[Daucus]

I usually have a nightmare trying to germinate curcurbits, but have had success this year trying a different way of sowing. Try dibbing a seed into damp compost as usual, but then cover it with dry compost and then completely leave it alone somewhere warm and bright. Don’t be tempted to water it even if it looks a bit dry. It means this year I’ve got far too many squashes and cucumbers, but no complaints here! Good luck!