Vitamin B1 prior to Germination

[blink_inc]

Supermax Vitamin B1. Got it for free a while back and haven't really used it for anything.

I'm starting Dutch Passion Blueberry, moving away from the bagseed to hopefully yeild btter and better quality.

Says to soak seeds for 15min in a solution of 3ml per Liter.

Will this really help the germination?

blink_inc Reviewed by blink_inc on 05-24-2008. Vitamin B1 prior to Germination Supermax Vitamin B1. Got it for free a while back and haven't really used it for anything. I'm starting Dutch Passion Blueberry, moving away from the bagseed to hopefully yeild btter and better quality. Says to soak seeds for 15min in a solution of 3ml per Liter. Will this really help the germination? Rating: 5

[Rusty Trichome]

Don't know about improving germination rates, but it is supposed to be good for easing transplant stress. Are you having problems with germination, or just looking for a way to use the free product...?

[blink_inc]

Really looking to use the free product.
I used it a bit as a foliar feed but tired of it quickly.

Although i've been from clone for a year, I am starting something new and thought this might assist in the germination "phase".

Mybe it mixes well with Southern Comfort...

[dragonz]

using vitamin b-1 to help transplant shock is a myth.it actualy shocks your plants.sunset magazine did testing over 10 years ago,and found the plants feed just water did much better.

[stinkyattic]

I'd stick with plain water for seedlings. Some growers use a vitamin solution, but you really don't have to, and the risk of messing with newly-popped beaners is not one you want to take unless you do a test run on shwagseed (bring them to 5 nodes at good health and that will tell you if it is okay or not- the test should take 2-3 weeks).
Those Thiamine supplements might have something else in them too- SuperThrive has a lot of Urea and is very 'hot' for seedlings. You can overapply it very easily by mistake!