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Klickitat Washington

I was told you can pour hot water over the seeds and that they all would pop up. Any info on this would be great has anyone tryed this? I dont want to ruin all my seeds by doing this so thanks Duane

3/2/2008 6:31:40 PM

Bethlehem CT

Huckleberry, carrots can be challenging to germinate. I don't think hot water would help at all, in fact if its to hot it may kill the seed. The key with carrots is to not let the soil dry out. It will probably require daily watering until they germinate in 2-3 weeks. I used to place a board over the row after planting. This helps hold the water in the soil and you won't have to water every day. Just make sure you check under the board often, the plants will not survive long under the board once they sprout.

3/3/2008 9:51:13 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Its called heat treatment. 122° water for 4-5 minutes of soak. It is said to sterilze the seeds also. Might not be bad to try this on some pumpkin seeds.

3/3/2008 1:58:41 PM

Klickitat Washington

Thanks i think i will try it both ways and see what happens hopefully both will turn out good again Thanks

3/3/2008 8:40:51 PM

Tyler County, Texas

Down here, carrots are a winter crop when soil temps are normally in the forties. Hot water would be conterproductive and, I think, hinder germination more than help.

As Big Moon says, they're slow to germinate but sprout at a high rate if you keep the seedbed wet - and don't plant them too deep! I scatter them on top the ground and just barely cover seed with a little finely-crumbled potting mix and tamp them down with the flat side of the hoe. On a pretty winter day, I may have to sprinkle them 2 or 3 times since the seed is right on top the soil and dries quickly.

Once they come-up, you can't hardly kill them! Insects, freezes, nothing seems to bother them around here - grow like weeds and my biggest problem is thinning them to the required 2" spacing. Danvers Half-Long is the preferred
variety for us.

Jack

3/4/2008 3:36:33 AM