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I was just sitting here and wondering what do you guys like to do and what has been proven to be the most successful. I sometimes read people having '3/6' or '4/5' seeds germinate. But as for me every seed I germinated sprouted using the paper towel method. Of course those seeds never got far because I never had the proper materials... Maybe in the future I'll get some b.s. seeds that don't germinate lol. What about you all?
i just fill up a pot about half an inch with damp soil, put the seeds in, then put another 1/2 or 1/4 of damp soil on top, then wrap it with cling film, (poke a few holes in it too) so it wont dry out, put it on a heat-mat and wait a day or two... its very easy and simple, and you usually dont run the risk of getting them too wet, or too dry...:)
Ive always used the paper towel method.. the only reason is I can see if they've germinated and dont go digging them up..
directly in warm soil either in peat pots or a flowerbox. Water, clingwrap and set in a warm location (radiator or the back of the fridge)
Shov
Also, I plant the seeds on the full moon. The present grow was seeded on Saturday evening, 11/4 with the full moon on Sunday 11/5. The seeds started to pop on Sunday evening, 24 hours after planting them. I had to thin on 11/9 <G>.
Shov
Rapid Rooters. Wouldn't be caught without them. So far the rate I have had with them is 100% germination. Except once. The seed fell out of thing but I didn't notice. I found it across the floor like 2 weeks later, lol.
I always plant directly into the soil (half inch below surface and after the soil is warmed up using hot tap water for shorter germ time) and in the pot they will grow in until sexed. I've always been a firm believer in the least amount of seed handling the better, especially when it involves the fragile root system of seedlings.
wet ppr. towel method or pop em right into the p/h adj. starter cubes .
crispi
i used all kinda methods..now i use the paper towl method.
it's simple, easy, and good!
Well Orangeman,
A cup of water on top of the frig works wonders.
Loco