Place seeds in a vial of distilled (aerated) water. I like to keep it in my pocket to get it warm. Then pop the seeds in and leave it in complete darkness.
12 hrs later and 1st tap root is popping. I leave them for 24hrs normally before moving them onto the cotton towel roll.
RQS Autumn harvest
Place seeds in a vial of distilled (aerated) water. I like to keep it in my pocket to get it warm. Then pop the seeds in and leave it in complete darkness.
12 hrs later and 1st tap root is popping. I leave them for 24hrs normally before moving them onto the cotton towel roll.
Popping seeds, I always hate this part. Will they pop or will they dud. Luckily I've had almost 100% from Royal Queen seeds so it was good to see the tap root this morning on the 1st seed.
1st vial warm distilled water. (Not hot)
Pop your seeds in the vial and leave for 24hrs in total darkness, warmth helps here as well.
They should sink or have a slight white split where the tap root is showing. They are ready for the next stage.
Wet Cotton towel and 2 plates do the trick. Again darkness and warmth.
Check the photos above for visual reference.