Best way to start seeds off?

[Bree1978]

ive always used paper towels on a dish in a warmish dark cupboard.
about 5 layers on bottom, and covered with a lid of 5 layers.

it works so consistantly well for me that ive never needed to consider any other method.

as long as is kept damp, ( it can catch you un-awares f you dont keep an eye on it and dry out) wet to the touch, but not wet enough for any dribbles to run off if you turn the dish on its side.

when they sprout, i put them the light, in soil, root down, but barely covering the top of the seed...somtimes the seed top visible in the soil.ive yet to kill a seedling thats germinated...come close a few times but they are strong little buggers!

I do this part but I skip the papertowel bit. I do the little bit of water -leave some seed with air touching- in the dark coffee cup in a warm room (very little light). Soon as the seed cracks, I know it's good. Then I do what what babystarbud does. I use my fingers, but if you aren't gentle use a plastic spoon when scooping out the seed. I really dislike the towel method, it always smells and I am leary about putting the few drops of bleach in there. Just my 2 cents.

Bree1978 Reviewed by Bree1978 on 11-08-2006. Best way to start seeds off? I've been told too many ways to go about this. Which way do most people go about this? EIther put them in the paper towel, wet it and fold the top over put them in a plastic bag, seal it and place in a sunny window, or The same setup only in the dark with heat Rating: 5