RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #19 (UNCLASSIFIED)

We only use the paper towel method inside a Ziploc bag. I presoak seeds in a
10% hydrogen peroxide solution at 85-90*F for 30-609 minutes. The towel is
only so damp that even a very hard squeeze fails to drop water. I use a
laptop keyboard for heat with a dial thermometer to monitor the temperature.
85-90*F yields 100% germination of all viable seeds.

This method has served me well for years.

Stephen Jepsen
CT GS&PGA Director Emeritus
GPC Executive Committee
Tel (914) 260-7176
Fax (206) 203-2397

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Debbie Runkle
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:03 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #19 (UNCLASSIFIED)

Do most growers use the paper towel method as opposed to starter mix? 




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From: steve minor <minok2014@yahoo.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 6:03:49 PM
Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #19 (UNCLASSIFIED)

A variation on this is to flip a germination tray over a heat mat, put the
bagged, paper-toweled seeds on top of the inverted tray, and put everything
inside of a large plastic bag.  I cooked a lot of seedlings before I
realized
temps inside a closed germination tray can get to 105 degrees!!!

--- On Wed, 6/3/09, Dave Squires <djsquires@ultraplix.com> wrote:

From: Dave Squires <djsquires@ultraplix.com>
Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #19 (UNCLASSIFIED)
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 4:27 PM

Tooley, Leigh CIV USA AMC wrote:
> Classification:  UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: NONE
>
> I did not have good germination with the wet paper towel method.  I
> guess the top of the fridge was not warm enough.  Before I got my
> seedling heat mats, I used a method with great success suggested by a
> member on this list.
>
>  
Worked for me just fine.  I have 4 plants going now.  The paper towel with
the
seeds wrapped
in it must be put in a plastic bag or wrapped in plastic to prevent drying
out.
Works every time for me.  I just place them on the kitchen counter.  First
you
soak them overnight
before putting them between paper towels and then in the plastic bag.
These are 4 year old seeds too that I keep in the freezer.   I have loads of
them left.

DRS

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