water for germination

For germinating seeds I use only purchased bottled spring water, not distilled and not RO because I want the good stuff in the bottled water to help start my seeds.

Boiled water mixed with dechlorinated water is good.

Hello. I use filtered water. The fungus Pythium Root Rot spores are everywhere. The chlorine doesn't bother the spores, they make it through to bother your seed. I also add .3 ml of cinnamon because of it antifungal properties and cinnamon can be used as cloning powder too. To 2 cups of water add 4 drops of 30% Hydrogen Peroxide. It helps clean the water and helps to break down the membrane inside the seed, making it easier for it to pop. After the first set of leaves are out the roots can handle the plain tap water with the Pythium Root Rot in it. That's what I do to start seeds. Chuck.

If you are germinating a seed in soil that you've inoculated with mycorrhiza, or the soil has it in it, then gass off the chlorine. If not, who cares, leave the gas and pop your seed.

No, boiling water won't remove the chlorine. If water sits out for 2 to 3 days the chlorine will evaporate out. I personally Just use a charcoal filter and tap water. I use this water for everything.

If city water: fill bucket and let the chlorine off gas for 24 hrs. If we’ll water: just use it.

Bolied water from a kettle can have a very high pH.......you are better off using plain tap water that is fit for human consumption. I would personally never use distilled water for seed germination.