Re: HYB: germination - burritos

Re: avoiding asphyxiating seeds - good points, Chuck.
When I'm using baggies for seeds in the fridge, whether with intact pods or burritos, I use the fold top type sandwich baggies, and <loosely> close them, then put batches of those in bigger <unsealed> zip lock bags. I prefer the zip lock freezer bags because they are heavier plastic, therefore more rigid, and less likely to get wadded up, thus cutting off air, if accidentally buried under produce.
When making burritos, I dip a paper towel in water, squeeze out all excess water, then wrap the seeds. I do not add more water unless replacing the towels, following the same procedure. If the towel gets too dry to suit me, I submerge the entire burrito (sans baggie) in water, then squeeze out excess.
The baggie is just there to prevent the burrito (& seeds) from drying out completely, not to keep seeds "wet". 

Linda Mann
TN

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