Soaking seeds.

[The Hemp Goddess]

:holysheep: When's the last time you started a seed? I thought you were a clone from a clone kinda girl!

I am a clone kind of girl, however, every time I want to start a new strain I have to germ seeds. As a matter of fact, I have some seeds I just planted a couple of days ago. LOL--Some of us are not lucky enough to live in MMJ states where we can just go to the dispensary and get clones.

I like to handle seedlings as little as possible. This is basically why I germinate right in medium. If the seedling does not shed its shell, a drop of water on the shell is usually enough to loosen it up so the seedling can shed it. I think Mandala has a good germ guide.

 

[thomas 11111]

Thanks everyone! I soaked it over night and just put it in it's new home. I used my normal medium which I added some vermiculite, mexican bat guano and worm castings. It's an auto so I started it right out in a 4 gallon pot. Cross your fingers! green mojo to all!

:48:

 

[PencilHead]

Not to wish bad on you, bro, but if the problem persists check out this 200X Eyclops photo I took--it's a bean hull full of worms.
http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56517

 

[woodydude]

Oh yum, spaghetti for dinner tonight!

 

[Hushpuppy]

I like to user paper towel but you need to have an eye on it so the paper doesn't dry out.

I don't know if yu do this or not but when I use the paper towels, I put them in a zip-lock baggie and soak the towels really good then put them in a warm dark place (I have a pantry beside my stove that stays warm) I check them after 3 days and they usually all pop and have good growth,and are ready to set within 5 days.:hubba:

 

[bho_expertz]

No zip-lock bag. But i put the paper towels inside two plates.

 

[oldsman]

I've tried the paper towel,the soakin' method,the scuffin' method and just plain ol throwing them in the dirt.I've had seeds I left in the paper towel grow and get the first set of leaves.There are different ways to do it.

 

[Hungarian Gypsy]

I have never in 30 years of growing ever soaked a seed.

I gotta say, I've tried soaking. I've also dropped a seed into soil. I had better luck with just dropping into soil.