seed problems

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i bought some seeds and i germinated them for 24 hours in a jar with water, and than i transfered them in a wet napkin.
out of 15 seeds 11 seeds developed growth tips. (the little white tale comin out of the seed)

i transfered them after that in little plastic cups, with soil. The PH of the soil is 6.5 - 7. 0 peat type of soil. I watered them with sink water, wich unfortunatly in this part of the world has a little too much clorine.

After two days only one plant sprouted from the seed and grew outside the soil. I checked some of the seeds and they look the same as when i put them in the soil.

No change, and i wonder why. Is there anything i can do to bring the seeds back to life, or i can do to save them.Its been three days since i put them in soil. 1 out of 10 germinated seeds is pretty bad, and it will mess my entire outdoor season.

What can i do ? please help!!!
 
First you want to keep them in the dark until they pop out of the soil.A heating pad on low under the pots also helps to germ them.I hope you used twesers to put the seeds in the dirt(tap root down)only about 1/2" deep.When the tails are out of the seed like that they are very senitive,try not to touch the root at all.Just keep them warm and in the dark im sure they'll be fine if you didnt hurt the tarp root.Good luck.PS as soon as they push up the dirt put them under light.
 
You need patience and time!

Germ takes however long as it takes. Don't transfer from water to wet napkin. leave in water until you are ready to plant the seedling. A nice strong seedling is @ least 1/4 of an inch long and can be up to an inch long.
 
well i kknow some people that does transfer from water to napkin and have a great rate. like bud passsion said add some heat and keep them in the dark until they pop. put them on top of the frige are a amp some palce warm and dark .
 

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