What is the best way to germinate seeds

[FUBAR]

Hi,I havent been on for a while now,well since my last grow which was oct last year anyway im just about to start a new grow i have some feminized orange bud seeds and am trying to find out the best germination technique.in the past i have used damp tissue in a dark place but i have to admit my success rate isnt the best.Can anyone suggest any new tested and approved ways of germination?thanks.:rastasmoke:

[TheGanjaKing420]

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I used the wet towel method and had a 100% germination rate.

Place three paper towels on a plate and saturate them with water, then spread the seeds evenly over the paper.
Place 3 more paper towels over the seeds and saturate with more water.

Then put the plate in a plastic bag so the water doesnt evaporate too quickly.

Mine were all germinated in 2 days :jointsmile:

[Bree1978]

I don't like the paper towel method....but a lot of people do. I just use a dark coffee mug with distilled water. I don't let it dry out, but it in a dark warm place and presto, within a day or two the seed cracks. Then I place the pointy end in watered soil with just a little of the seed top sticking out. I keep it moist and within a day or two the sprout pops.

Good Luck in whatever method suits you. :jointsmile: Bree

[Mrs. Greenjeans]

Paper towel never did me wrong, I gotta say. I've got 6 beans going right now, since about 6pm yesterday. They look to be nearly ready. I get 100% germ, but I actually let them go a little past initial germ and let them get a longish root on. Then I plant them. If they've grown through the paper towel, I just tear the towel around them and plant the whole damn thing.

The plants I've got in flower now, I forgot about, and they actually had cotyledons on them when I(finally) planted them.

I would like to do some research on this. I think the acidic environment provided by the decomposing wood pulp in the paper towel actually helps germing. But since I'm a stripper and not a scientist, I'd have to verify this. Hey, my county extension agent should be open this time of year, seeing as how it's March and all. I'll give them a call.