Seed germination

I never or rarely had many issues years ago. Now lately I am picking it back up again and have some issues germinating. Could it be the strain? Finicky? What happens is most seeds will start to sprout ( lets say out of 20 seeds ) and only a few or so maybe a half dozen will come out nicely while the others just sit there and stop coming out. ( small white tips of the started root or whatever they are called ) or they are very slow. Then what happens is a fuzz or mold looking stuff starts growing on the surface. Is this a temperature problem? Too much water? not enough? What the hell is going on. And its happening again with the F2 seeds. They look good and such and are maybe 4 months old is all. Kept in airtight container. I also had problems with the original purchased seeds. Headband Cookies BX1.
I've got them on wet/then drained clean napkin inside plastic bag under the grow light its 75F. They were at 80 to 85 for like half a day before I realized and put them a little lower. What should I try since I only have 10-15 seeds left. The others I rinsed real well and put them back in the bag under the light again. Could they be too warm? not warm enough? SHould I let the napkin get just about dry ? DOn't get it. SOmething is off in my methods or something. In addition, its been 3 days since the others had sprouted and looked 'fairly well' . Will they grow in the soil if only say 1/4" or less has come out of the seed coat? Seems like every time I just leave them in for another 24 hours nothing happens. What about pouring some hydrogen peroxide over them? LOL IDK at a loss. Seems like same thing as last time I end up with only 1/4 of the seeds making it to adulthood.
 

MickFoster

Well-Known Member
Another "paper towel germination problem" thread.
Just plant the seeds or use rapid rooters.
I have nearly 100% germination rate within 3-4 days using rapid rooters.
I wet them, place the seed in the hole, and put them in a drawer.........simple.
 
No problem germinating, its AFTER they start to come out is the problem. Sort of stop. Maybe soon as I see the tip start to come out I'll just plant them.
 

Rsawr

Smoke and Mirrors
Staff member
For older seeds, or seeds from a pack that previous attempts didn't pop, I soak 12 to 18 hours, until they sink when the water is disturbed
 

axe007

Member
I never or rarely had many issues years ago. Now lately I am picking it back up again and have some issues germinating. Could it be the strain? Finicky? What happens is most seeds will start to sprout ( lets say out of 20 seeds ) and only a few or so maybe a half dozen will come out nicely while the others just sit there and stop coming out. ( small white tips of the started root or whatever they are called ) or they are very slow. Then what happens is a fuzz or mold looking stuff starts growing on the surface. Is this a temperature problem? Too much water? not enough? What the hell is going on. And its happening again with the F2 seeds. They look good and such and are maybe 4 months old is all. Kept in airtight container. I also had problems with the original purchased seeds. Headband Cookies BX1.
I've got them on wet/then drained clean napkin inside plastic bag under the grow light its 75F. They were at 80 to 85 for like half a day before I realized and put them a little lower. What should I try since I only have 10-15 seeds left. The others I rinsed real well and put them back in the bag under the light again. Could they be too warm? not warm enough? SHould I let the napkin get just about dry ? DOn't get it. SOmething is off in my methods or something. In addition, its been 3 days since the others had sprouted and looked 'fairly well' . Will they grow in the soil if only say 1/4" or less has come out of the seed coat? Seems like every time I just leave them in for another 24 hours nothing happens. What about pouring some hydrogen peroxide over them? LOL IDK at a loss. Seems like same thing as last time I end up with only 1/4 of the seeds making it to adulthood.
Im telling you, look up online using a 1% solution of hydrogen peroxide with water. Softens shell
Provides oxygen and kills pathogens, mold.


Use this for 12 to 24 hours.

Move to paper towel when tail appears.
Use same solution.

In 24 to 36 hours you will be planting.

Cover with wrap and keep heat blanket at
78 to 80 degrees.

Game changer
 
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