What is the best way to germinate seeds?

[DonSmokin]

I am trying to germinate 5 seeds,
i had them in a glass of water for about 12 hours and then put them in a damp clean cloth (not socking wet just damp), they have been in the cloth for 4 days(only checked them now) and still nothing, they got a bit darker alright,
can anyone help me out thanks, much appreciated

DonSmokin Reviewed by DonSmokin on 08-28-2006. What is the best way to germinate seeds? I am trying to germinate 5 seeds, i had them in a glass of water for about 12 hours and then put them in a damp clean cloth (not socking wet just damp), they have been in the cloth for 4 days(only checked them now) and still nothing, they got a bit darker alright, can anyone help me out thanks, much appreciated Rating: 5

[locomark]

Well DonSmokin,

Everybody has a preference. Mine is a glass of water and time. 12 hours you say? Try 48 to 72 you may be surprised.

Loco

[DonSmokin]

i heard they rot after 24 hours in water, is that not right?

[sjacobs713]

yeah, i put mine in water until i see the seed crack, or the end of a root coming out.. ( little white tail )
then drop into your grow medium, root downward..
works pretty good!!

[phytokind]

I dunno if they rot in water, but I just put them in some nice well-draining soil and they usually sprout. Just get some nice organic potting soil like Ocean Forest and put the seeds just under the surface in a warm (not hot) place, and make sure the soil stays well watered and very moist.

[The_Chronicler]

I recommend putting them in gasoline and lighting yourself on fire. try that!

[DonSmokin]

Thanks all, i will try it out both ways.

(Chronicler we call it petrol over here) ill try that out too, thanks

[The_Chronicler]

no problem,,next time watch your uncalled for remarks.

[Pass That Shit]

You can do it about a hundred different ways. But I just put them straight into the soil and wait for them to pop up. They always pop up.

I do fertilize the soil with Viagra powder before planting them though.

[harris7]

What I did for germinating my seeds (as recommended by two different seed stores) was put them in a shot glass of room temp distilled water with a bit of paper towel to weigh them down (keep them under water), then put them in a warm dark place (like the cupboard above a hot water heater or fridge). Try not to disturb them for 48 hours. Ours germinated in those two days, with the exception of one, which germinated in 8 days. It's normal for seeds to take that long, or even a couple days longer than that, to germinate. Hope that helps!

ps: our seeds didn't rot...