Germation- need advise

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Elk Boy

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Have 3 ww and 1 BCM seeds in water for the last 48 hrs and still no sign of taproot. Should I leave them/ crack the shell or go ahead and plant in soil.

Please advise

all comments welcome:confused:
 
XXVII

XXVII

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You left the seeds wrapped in something to absorb the water, right? They aren't just "submerged"?
 
AnitaNuggs

AnitaNuggs

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leaves them in a ziplock baggie in a wet water towel. dont mess with the seeds leaves them be. when the sprouts are large enough you put them in pot.
 
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Elk Boy

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I have read several methods on How to Germ and I chose to Place in a cermic mug in water. Over half of the seeds broke and start of taproot , I then placed then in soil to finish rooting. But others are not showing taproot. So I have placed them in the Paper towel Method

What are the chances off these seeds making the cut?:cry:
 
Dirtyboy

Dirtyboy

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When ya put the seeds in a cup of water ya leave them in for only 24 hrs or less. Thats to soak the seed with water and that gives the plant the signal to grow. DONT WAIT FOR A TAP ROOT! IF YA WAIT THAT LONG YA WILL DROWN THE SEED! SOAK FOR 24HRS AND PLANT.
 
4mySoul

4mySoul

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I supposedly bought 'high quality' seeds and as soon as i put two of them in the sank to the bottom, didn't even float for a second. Are they bad?
 
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Elk Boy

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Dirtyboy said:
When ya put the seeds in a cup of water ya leave them in for only 24 hrs or less. Thats to soak the seed with water and that gives the plant the signal to grow. DONT WAIT FOR A TAP ROOT! IF YA WAIT THAT LONG YA WILL DROWN THE SEED! SOAK FOR 24HRS AND PLANT.
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Well I might have F***** those seeds then. Here is my take on it
Put in water-6ww and 6 BCM, for 36 hr- saw taproot on 3ww and 2 BCM and placed in soil. So 3ww and 3 BCM left for 48 Hr and another taproot on 1 BCM, sat it in soil.
Remaining seeds in paper method now.

How long should I wait for them to break ground? If they ever well.:cry::cry:
 
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kronicsmurf

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I always germ my seeds using moist paper towels and a ziplock bag or cd case and put them on top of my water heater. but thats just me, though i do get a high germ rate. peace
 
skippy pb

skippy pb

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when you do the paper towel method if you kept them inbetween to paper plants would that make a big difference because like a ceramic plant wouldn't let water evaporate?
 
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Elk Boy

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Well guys its looking good.

The seed that I had taken and put in Paper towel have started a taproot. in just 18hrs I have 2WW and 4BCM . Holding my breath on the others.

Seed that I had soaked in water for 30hr and planted have begin to break the soil surface.

Damm I'm getting anxious.:hump::hump::hump:
 
420inmyapt

420inmyapt

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once they break the soil its like having a child born :D... cause then every day when you wake up and get home from work you can get their progress.... well thats what i like to do when i get up and get home.... cant speak for everyone...
 
storm22

storm22

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fail proof for me is ziplock with 2 sheets of paper towel, moist them, throw em in the furnace room in winter or put a box over them and put them somewhere warm in sumer time
 
420inmyapt

420inmyapt

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i just used a bowl, places seeds in a moist paper towel inside the bowl, put a plate on top of the bowl and threw a heating pad below it, and in 48 hours i had a huge tap root (4")
 
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