Germination Problems, Help Please

**GetThisOrDie** · 05-24-2010, 03:26 PM

Whats up Phant0m...

This is how I have 100% germ rate so far. I take 2-3 paper towels and soak them in tap water then ring it out but not too much. I then begin to fold it over itself many times until its a thick square of moist folds( if that makes sense). Put the seeds in the middle and put the stack in a ziplock baggie. I put the bag inside of a black dvd case and sit the case on something warm like a tv or computer monitor. I even sometimes put the case close to a light bulb to warm it up because the light wont penetrate the dvd case.
Usually within 24-48 hours they have a good root coming out and ready to be planted.

I have also used the water in a shotglass or whatever method but it seemed to take a few days longer. Have had seeds take up to 5 days as well so be patient and goodluck.

GetThisOrDie Reviewed by GetThisOrDie on 05-24-2010. Germination Problems, Help Please Hey, Firstly, sorry if this is the wrong section, in my quick look through the sections I did not see "help". Secondly, I am new. Have been reading the forums for ages, the Closet / Cabinet section being the inspiration for me starting to grow. Ok here's my problem, my seeds don't seem to be germinating! I've downloaded videos, watched more on Youtube and even look through here. There seemed to be many different techniques, so I tried two to start off with. My seeds are of unknown Rating: 5

**Phant0m** · 05-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by GetThisOrDie

Whats up Phant0m...

This is how I have 100% germ rate so far. I take 2-3 paper towels and soak them in tap water then ring it out but not too much. I then begin to fold it over itself many times until its a thick square of moist folds( if that makes sense). Put the seeds in the middle and put the stack in a ziplock baggie. I put the bag inside of a black dvd case and sit the case on something warm like a tv or computer monitor. I even sometimes put the case close to a light bulb to warm it up because the light wont penetrate the dvd case.
Usually within 24-48 hours they have a good root coming out and ready to be planted.

I have also used the water in a shotglass or whatever method but it seemed to take a few days longer. Have had seeds take up to 5 days as well so be patient and goodluck.

Thank you sir! Jesus, 100% :O This will most defiantly be my next attempt method, if the two seeds that have soaked in water then straight into a jiffy don't work! And if they do, yay! I don't want to start up more seeds just in case this does work, only have room for ~2 plants (closet growing).

Its good having more than one input, seeing other peoples methods.
Thanks all that have helped

**TheChameleon** · 05-25-2010, 02:32 PM

I tend to not go for the paper towel thing because of the shock factor... Why take another chance of acclimating open air sprout to dirt???

**Phant0m** · 05-26-2010, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by TheChameleon

I tend to not go for the paper towel thing because of the shock factor... Why take another chance of acclimating open air sprout to dirt???

Yeah fair enough, seems alot more natural to just pop a seed in dirt.

UPDATE: Keeping the jiffys in a cup, gladwrap over top, moist, dark, and at around 26Â°C (78Â°F). No sign of anything as of yet. Been around 36hours.

I just want the little plants to start growing

**TheChameleon** · 05-26-2010, 12:55 PM

Hahahaha,,, it's like watching water boil...

**Dutch Pimp** · 05-26-2010, 01:30 PM

I planted 7 Nirvana Papaya seeds over 7 days ago. None sprouted..

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...so, I planted 7 homemade Nirvana WW seeds...next to the papaya seeds...and they popped in 4 days...as usual...:thumbsup:...I can tell they are the WW's because of the location in the cup....a little off center.

If the papaya pop later?...they have to beat the WW's to the draw...