Re: Paper Towel germination-Thanks
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- Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2001 07:57:23 -0800
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Debbie,
I use the paper towel method to check how good the germination is for old
seed, rather than planting all of them in pots and waiting, not knowing what
to expect. The paper towel method is also excellent for seeds that are slow
to sprout like asparagus or artichoke. Once the white root begins to show on
the seed, I plop them into a pot and all of them come through in about 2-3
days versus up to 3 weeks without pre-sprouting them.
Also, if you're planting outside in cold soil (peas for example), you'll get
a much better germination rate if you pre-sprout the seeds. The seedlings
are less vulnerable to soil pests if they've gotten a jump sprout.
Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: Debby Williams <debbywilliams1@home.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2001 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: Paper Towel germination-Thanks
> Nesa (and everyone else),
>
> When you try the pre-sprouting with seeds is it always because you have
> trouble getting seeds to sprout in the soil? I have never tried doing
> this and am curious as to why it is done.
>
> What other benefits do you find in doing this? I am gearing up to
> start my seeds for this season and may try it. Do you do the
> pre-sprouting when you are starting seeds indoors? I usually start many
> plants indoors 6 - 8 weeks before they can be outside.
>
> T.I.A.
>
> --
> Debby Williams
> Author of Fruit and Urban Kitchen Gardening e-zines at:
> http://wz.com/homegarden/GardensPlants.html
> Regional Advisor at http://www.thevegetablepatch.com/
> Oakland County, Michigan USA;USDA Hardiness Zones 5b/6a
>
> Nesa wrote:
>
> > I have yet to try out with the big seeds but will, and plant before
> > the root gets entangled.I generally do not have much luck with zukes,
> > so hopefully this helps.
>
>
