Best Germ Method

Hey guys,


Having continuous trouble with germination.

Methods I have tried are rockwool, jiffy pots, paper towel (had one successful here).

If you know of a method I haven't listed (or have anything specific and useful to add about germing) then please comment below.


Update: As people provide suggestions I'll add them to this initial post.

specialkayme said:

I usually soak my seeds in water for 12-24 hours. They usually float to start with, and after a few hours I push them down, and they sink.
After 12-24 hours have passed, I put the seeds between two paper towels, damp it with water, then let it drip till it stops. Then it goes in a tuperware container, sealed, and goes on top of the refrigerator. I usually get a 95% success rate.

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420weedman said:

ive germinated 50/60 seeds with paper towel method, just make sure you fold the paper towel over the seeds multiple times so that its built up around them, make sure it is really moist stick it in a plastic bag n seal it ... stick it in a dark place for at least 48 hours before you first check it ... then check it once a day till you see the sprouts coming out .. n plant as they come !

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My method isn't exactly unique, but I have no problem sharing.

I usually soak my seeds in water for 12-24 hours. They usually float to start with, and after a few hours I push them down, and they sink.
After 12-24 hours have passed, I put the seeds between two paper towels, damp it with water, then let it drip till it stops. Then it goes in a tuperware container, sealed, and goes on top of the refrigerator. I usually get a 95% success rate.

ive germinated 50/60 seeds with paper towel method, just make sure you fold the paper towel over the seeds multiple times so that its built up around them, make sure it is really moist stick it in a plastic bag n seal it ... stick it in a dark place for at least 48 hours before you first check it ... then check it once a day till you see the sprouts coming out .. n plant as they come !

Thanks guys, added them to the main post.

Does warmth come into account?

From my experience paper towel. I get about 90% germ rate

paper towel. Tried and true method. I just germinated 6 out of 6 last night. Can't beat 100% unless you find a baggie of erbs under your pillow.

i said paper towl coz ive always done it like that and had 99% germ rate... just 1 that didnt germ.

although i nearly did the shot glass method.

Shot glass method..?