Re: Seed Germination



WBobier@aol.com wrote:

> I would like to get some feedback from other growers that sprout their seeds
> between paper towels. I put the seeds between moist paper towels after
> soaking in a dilute kelp solution, then in a ziplock over a heating pad
> keeping the temperature at 85 degrees.(First I filed the edges.) They have
> been there now for 3 days and I do not see any sign of sprouting. Since I
> never tried this method of germination with AG seeds before I don't know what
> to expect. The reason for using this method was due to the "valueable" and
> limited seed stock that I wanted to plant. Am I impatient, or should they
> sprout soon?
>

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Sounds like you did things right ...............too moist  can
hinder.........but its all on the seeds some germinate quick and others take 5-8
days but those are slow ones ................ I use wash cloths because  they
seem to breath  better.  And you could squeeze the moisture out better. Maybe
check with the owner of the seeds and see what the norm is........I hear you
though germination is nerve racking..........best of luck...........MB

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