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Re: germination and wet paper towels

On 22-May-97, Robert Peterson wrote:

> >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...
> >Pam
> >***************************************************************************=
>
>      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=B0 to 80=B0.  =
> 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)

Sorry for the delay in sending this but I had the original letters
archived to reply to and overlooked doing so.
  An idea I saw somewhere was to use a roll of paper towels or other
absorbent paper that comes in a long length (perhaps Toilet Paper??) and
space the seed at the correct sowing distances on the dampened paper,
fold the paper over, roll up and leave to germinate.  Then take the
whole roll to the garden, roll out, cover with soil and leave to grow.
Saves any thinning, or planting individual sprouted seed.
Regards,  Noel.

 NOEL & PAULA JACKSON
Organic Growers of Strawberries & Other Produce at
   NATURE'S ACRES
Taradale Rd.,Dannevirke,New Zealand

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