Seeds won’t pop!!

[Eddiedagod23]

Idk what is wrong I popped 3 Durban poison seeds germinated then the paper towel method and then planted in soil. Only one popped out other two did not. I gave it a whole week and then dug up the seeds they didn’t grow much and were dead . I guessed the seeds were older maybe that was the issue as I had the seeds for about 6 months in a dry area in a box in a closet. So I then bought two blue dream seeds and did the same process and they also didn’t pop out the soil today is day 5 and still nothing . Idk what is wrong . The soil is just happy frog with a mix of 70/30 coco perlite that I mixed into soil. I also used some worm castings that’s all. Could I just have bad luck or is there something I’m missing ?

Sorry for long run on sentence lol I’m just hella frustrated smh. Thanks in advance for all the help.

 

[MickFoster]

Ditch the paper towel and just plant them.........like nature intended.
Why are you mixing coco with soil?

 

[Gemtree]

Store seeds in the fridge I just popped 5 year old seeds like they were new. Could be the place you're getting them from

 

[Eddiedagod23]

Ditch the paper towel and just plant them.........like nature intended.
Why are you mixing coco with soil?

I just always have I don’t use a lot . When I first started like 2 years ago it said online that it’s not a bad idea to make sure soil ain’t too packed. Maybe I can revisit to see if it’s needed .

I never planted them straight into soil tho.

 

[Eddiedagod23]

Store seeds in the fridge I just popped 5 year old seeds like they were new. Could be the place you're getting them from

Fridge Hu? I’ll give that a try. When u take them out do u leave them room temp for a while before germinating ?

 

[Budzbuddha]

As stated - plant them in basic soil ( if growing this way ) - no custom mixes or internet BS.

As far seed viability- Unfortunately, yes. Like any organic matter, seeds lose viability with age , too dry conditions. They last a few months at room temperature, several years in cool, dark places, and up to a decade when refrigerated.

I place my seed packs in sealed plastic containers in the crisper drawer ( bottom ) of refrigerator , have many older strains that still pop.

 

[Gemtree]

Fridge Hu? I’ll give that a try. When u take them out do u leave them room temp for a while before germinating ?

I just throw them right into water to soak

 

[1212ham]

Idk what is wrong I popped 3 Durban poison seeds germinated then the paper towel method and then planted in soil. Only one popped out other two did not. I gave it a whole week and then dug up the seeds they didn’t grow much and were dead . I guessed the seeds were older maybe that was the issue as I had the seeds for about 6 months in a dry area in a box in a closet. So I then bought two blue dream seeds and did the same process and they also didn’t pop out the soil today is day 5 and still nothing . Idk what is wrong . The soil is just happy frog with a mix of 70/30 coco perlite that I mixed into soil. I also used some worm castings that’s all. Could I just have bad luck or is there something I’m missing ?

Sorry for long run on sentence lol I’m just hella frustrated smh. Thanks in advance for all the help.

I suggest you try Rapid Rooters and temps in the upper 70s.

 

[Fishmon]

I ditched the paper towel method quite awhile back. I've since simply put into shot glasses with water in room temp with upside down coffee mugs over them for a couple or 3 days. After they crack, whether showing a nub or up to 1/4 inch ish root, they go in pre-wetted potting mix about 1/4 deep and lightly covered. I use a clear cup for a dome for about a week after sprout. Sometimes I may burn a small hole on top for air. In my feeble mind I think it may make earlier dome removal easier on the sprout but I'm far from guru level.

 

[Eddiedagod23]

I ditched the paper towel method quite awhile back. I've since simply put into shot glasses with water in room temp with upside down coffee mugs over them for a couple or 3 days. After they crack, whether showing a nub or up to 1/4 inch ish root, they go in pre-wetted potting mix about 1/4 deep and lightly covered. I use a clear cup for a dome for about a week after sprout. Sometimes I may burn a small hole on top for air. In my feeble mind I think it may make earlier dome removal easier on the sprout but I'm far from guru level.

Yea I actually had one of them still pop . But after this last round that I lost two seeds I think ima start planting them straight into the soil after leaving it in water like many of you guys have said . That seems to be the method most are using . Thanks for the response .