Seed Starting
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Subject: Why peroxide?
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gpierce |
Ashby, MA
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Hi, I've been quite unsuccessful in getting my seeds to germinate. I have not tried the peroxide method. Just curious, what does the peroxide do? Thanks!
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12/23/2010 2:32:43 PM
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Smallmouth |
Upa Creek, Mo
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Have you filed the edges, what temps and how much moisture in the soil? I have been practicing all winter and have gotten pretty successful. Usually too much moisture in your potting soil or too high of heat can cause seeds to not germinate. I keep mine inbetween 85-90 degrees. Someone else will have to answer about peroxide, but soaking a filed seed in luke warm water works pretty good IMO.
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12/23/2010 3:04:11 PM
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Andy W |
Western NY
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adds a little extra oxygen
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12/23/2010 6:47:47 PM
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JDFan |
El Paso TX.
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Here is an article that discusses several reasons to use it in the garden -- http://www.gardenzine.co.uk/peroxide.html
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12/23/2010 10:39:28 PM
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Pumpkinman Dan |
Johnston, Iowa
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I've also read hydrogen peroxide may help by killing any mold/fungus on the seed.
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12/27/2010 2:28:43 PM
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