You dont do it because it can make your plants sick. Actually, the same will happen if you sneeze on them. One recomended way to germinate your seeds is to place them in a solution of Hydrogen Peroxide to kill whatver germs may have floated on them. Not to mention you can crush them just enough to hurt them and the oil on your hands kinda sucks to marijuaua.

davyboy
dgann Reviewed by dgann on . Planting Question I have read that once a seed is sprouted you shouldn't touch it with your hands. Why is this?? I have touched them before when I planted and it didn't seem to bother them. Anyhow just figure I'd ask. :D Rating: 5