Seed Starting
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Subject: germination methods
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the big one |
Walkerton Ont
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just wondering what are the different ways to germinate seeds, and how successful u have been. I want to start practicing so i dont destroy my good seeds
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1/22/2005 12:46:46 PM
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Sav |
Leamington, Ont.
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I've been practicing germinating lately with the advanced style removing the shell and soaking in wet paper towel Seeds are consistantly germinating within 24 hrs (with heat) Then i pot it and grow until first true leaf. 5 for 5 so far!
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1/23/2005 1:24:04 PM
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Midnight Punkin' Hauler |
Butler, Ohio
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shiznit, I tried that same method, but nothing after 48 hours on heat. Might just be old seeds, I got some good test seeds coming in the mail so, we'll try it again, and maybe a couple of different ways.
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1/23/2005 3:17:55 PM
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Sav |
Leamington, Ont.
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The first time I tried it I tried 3 different spots.I used very small tupperware with a few small holes punched in the lids, to let some heat escape. I put wet paper towels in them and checked their temps (through the holes) at the end of the day. Just to make sure the temps were about 85* I then put the seeds in. I found the one above my monitor germinated within 24 hrs. My desk has a shelf just above my monitor..thats my spot. tried a few more times and it's been the same every time. Problem is I have to keep the computer on and disable screen savers and energy saving options (turn off monitor after 30 mins) I hope this helps
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1/23/2005 8:45:20 PM
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Midnight Punkin' Hauler |
Butler, Ohio
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Hmmmm...Maybe I was getting them too much heat. I wrapped them in a damp paper towel and put them in a ziplock bag, and put them on a waterbed heater set at 85 degrees, maybe they got a little too warm?? I can't put them anywhere my wife's computer, she threw a FIT. :) Some people just dont understand. lol
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1/24/2005 8:01:36 PM
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Water (John) |
Midway City, California
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If you have a Gas stove just put your starting pots in the oven, keep them moist and the seeds will sprout in about four days
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1/24/2005 10:04:52 PM
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the big one |
Walkerton Ont
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Thannks guys, this weekend im going to start germinating
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1/26/2005 4:57:56 AM
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BillF |
Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)
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When you germinate and put your seeds on top of something measure the temp under the seeds first. If your are restricting airflow like on top of a monitor it could raise the temp. I measured the temp on my satilite reciever and it was 84 for several days. I put a baggie with seeds on it and they didn't sprout. So I measured under the bag and it was 100. oops Try to keep it close to 85.
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1/27/2005 10:09:46 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Good call BillF. If using a baggy, try a small fish or reptile thermometer from a pet shop inside the bag. As Bill has discovered it get's very hot in there!
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1/28/2005 7:27:45 AM
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RE |
Midwest
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Hello has or would any of you benifit from a small hand held digital temp. gun for what ever look on www.kingsnake.com just a thought
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1/31/2005 11:29:51 PM
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