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Norcal

gourd like I did last year. What is the best way to get the seeds to sprout? Do I soak them like pumpkin seeds? Or what? I need 30 seedlings! I have 100 seeds! Thanks! This board is the best!!!

5/1/2012 9:57:01 PM

Western PA

I soak mine for about 12 hours in a 85 degree water mix.
The water mix is about 90% water 10% peroxide and a splash of liquid seaweed.

I then transfer them to about 10 moist paper towels folded over and into a sealed zip lock bag. I try to keep the temp at about 85 to 90 degrees till they pop.

I find LG seeds way across the board, some seeds you will get a 80% germination rate, some you will get a 0% germination rate for a seed stock.

I usually have luck with my own seeds I started 14 this year and 12 germinated in about 36hrs. 2 of the 5 124 1/2 young's germinated within 48 hrs. and 0 of 5 of the 94 eatons germinated, been about 5 days now. They can take upto two weeks before they pop so stick with em.

5/1/2012 11:05:42 PM

Norcal

Thank you for taking the time to respond to me and help!

5/2/2012 9:50:51 PM

President - GPC

Ill try mine with 2 oz per gallon of essentials plus..soaked for 2 hours.,...

5/3/2012 9:50:38 AM

Topsfield, Ma.

Just my 2 cents worth...I file seed heavily and soak 4-6 hours
in warm water...and prefer seed starter mix over paper towel method. I cover the seed starter trays with plastic wrap to keep moisture level constant on heat mat 85-90* They can pop up anywhere from 7-14 days and sometimes more? Good luck!

5/3/2012 6:37:00 PM

Manchester, TN

I soaked mine for an hour in warm water. Then put in incubator at 92•, I did 2 seeds, both were out of ground in 4 days. Maybe I just got lucky, this is my first year.

5/6/2012 8:12:29 AM

Norcal

Just to follow up. I got 24 out of 30 to sprout using Pumpkin Picker's advice. Thanks! Next batch I'm gonna file and combine the advice of Pumpkin Picker and duff..

5/14/2012 8:59:31 PM