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Re: germination and wet paper towels

>Just wondering if anyone has tried the "wet paper towel" method for
>germinating seeds?
>
>Soak a paper towel, and shake out excess water, but don't squeeze.
>Sprinkle out a few seeds, and fold it in half and again. Place in a zip
>lock bag, and put in the fridge.  Check every few days, for sprouting.
>
>The seedlings can then be planted in potting soil.  I have used this with
>herb and flower seeds, that require cool temps for germination (parsley),
>but not with veggies...
>
>Worked great for summer blooming perennial phlox, and others that can be
>difficult to start.
>
>Pam
>
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     I have also used this method with vegetables, but instead of putting them in the fridge, you put them somewhere where the temperature stays a consistant temperature of about 75° to 80°.  Larger seeds sprout in a day or two (I had peas ready to plant in 12 hours), smaller ones take a little longer and are harder to remove from the towel.  Be careful not to let them get to big as they will die.

          Mary Peterson, MT (zone 4)

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