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Frankfort Ohio

any one have any open pollinated seeds i could get to practice germinating i have not had much luck in the past and now looks like a good time to try any tips would also be good Thanks

12/30/2011 7:01:04 PM

Linden, Mi.,

Jed,
Send me a bubble, or an e/mail, I got some old seeds, all over 100 Lbs.

DBFireworks at charter dot net

12/30/2011 7:06:02 PM

formerly RGG

Jed, do you have an incubator ? They are a good investment to provide the steady temperature you need for good germination.

12/30/2011 7:44:06 PM

Frankfort Ohio

i just bought one never had a problem with kins just melon seeds

12/30/2011 8:06:35 PM

formerly RGG

Too much moisture will kill a melon seed fast. Soaking in Kelp water for a few minutes before incubation will help some. A good temp for the incubator is around 98 to 100 degrees. I wrap my seed in a small piece of paper towel that is soaked and then wrung out. I place it inside a small plastic ziploc baggie to keep the paper towel from drying out.I have had excellent results since I began this method.

12/30/2011 8:17:27 PM

formerly RGG

I have lots of good extra seeds if you still need some.

12/30/2011 8:18:45 PM

Frankfort Ohio

thanks for all the help

12/30/2011 8:43:35 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jed, lot's of variations have I seen in seed prep...soak, file, etc...The constant I seem to have noticed is the higher temps during the germination process. Peace, Wayne

1/10/2012 1:48:42 AM

Muddy Waters

Dont let them dry out,& dont dump water on them.Use a spray bottle to moisten tops of pots,if using pots.When you dump water they get to wet & that can kill the seed.You must have oxygen to ignite root.To dry will kill you to,but better a little dry the too wet.I like a seed box with a top,less evaporation.

1/10/2012 7:04:37 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Quick survey... questions? #1 soak or no soak?(if soak, how long, and in what). #2 towels or pots? (if towels, details would be way kul, before,during & after towels) #3 temps? if towels (temp), if pots (temp)? Grow em BIG!!! GPC Rocks!!! Peace, Wayne

1/10/2012 11:30:45 PM

Corryton, TN

soak...80° water
towel... half sheet squeezed nearly dry,put in ziplock
incubator...98°
Start looking for tip sprout at 24 hrs and then every 8-12 hrs. Pot up as soon as its visible. Put in germ box at 98°

1/11/2012 6:57:06 AM

Corryton, TN

Got 2 out of 2 1991 Carson seeds to sprout last year

1/11/2012 6:58:22 AM

Corryton, TN

soak...15 min

1/11/2012 8:43:44 AM

formerly RGG

I will soak in kelp water this year for the first time, for about 15 minutes. I use paper towels that I wet and then squeeze the water out of. Then seed and paper towel go into a small zip-lok baggie and into my incubator.

1/11/2012 9:10:40 AM