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Lodi, California

Hi all. I am starting my seeds and after soaking one in water for 2 hours the seed developed a air pocket inside the seed. If I put pressure on the seed the air comes out of the tip of the seed. What do I do to insure germination of this seed?! Thanks in advance for the help!

4/2/2013 12:31:51 PM

dont squeeze seed its natural for air pocket in there
practice germinating a couple times before you start your good seeds

4/2/2013 2:14:30 PM

Lodi, California

Ok, thanks Don! It's weird how all of the seeds I have planted for practice have germed but these ones have not yet germed. If you put a seed in a paper towel how long does it take for the seed to grow a root? I put the seeds in the towel 16 hours ago. Thanks.

4/2/2013 5:10:32 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Been doing the paper towel thing all winter Ash,,,,,, practice, practice, practice! Some germinated in 20 hours and others took as long as 3 days.

Most of the seeds seem to germ right at 24 to 36 hours. Right into the soil and up in a day or two:)

4/2/2013 5:18:17 PM

Webster, NY

I've always done the paper towel baggie thing. I get germination anywhere from 24 to 36 hours. Once an old seed took 5 days.

4/2/2013 5:21:26 PM

ShagHarbour n,s canada

did you file the seeds ash,,, why you starting so early is that normal for cali growing? the frost isnt totally gone here for another 8 weeks

4/2/2013 6:24:35 PM

Lodi, California

Ca growers normally start mid april, but I have some good weather forecasted ( highs of 80, lows of 50.) I also have heating cables, black plastic, and a greenhouse down just incase. Also, yes I did file the seeds. They are currently inside my homemade incubater at 80-85 F. Thanks for the help!

4/2/2013 7:00:44 PM