Will my seeds pop or any tips on how to still get them popped?

WestphaliaFarms
WestphaliaFarmsstarted grow question 2y ago
I am currently waiting since six days for my seeds to germinate, using the paper-towel-method. The paper towel is not to wet nor to dry, the temperature is constantly within 20-22 degrees celsius and its also in a dark place. Do you think they will still germinate in a few days?
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DickJones
DickJonesanswered grow question 2y ago
As Belgium basement said soak them in a cup of water until they sink. Your temps are acceptable but definitely on the cooler side. All plants have a temperature range where germination rate is the highest. I've read 21 to 32C with 26C as the ideal temperature. Of note from experience I've had seeds from the same batch where some take much longer than others to pop.
birdmountain
birdmountainanswered grow question 2y ago
Wenn sie komplett vom Papiertuch bedeckt sind, sollten sie nach 1-2 Tagen einen weiĂźen Streifen an der Seite aufweisen, aus dem dann die Wurzel und der Keimling austritt. Sechs Tage finde ich etwas zu lang.
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Sit_Ubu_Sit_Good_Dog
Sit_Ubu_Sit_Good_Doganswered grow question 2y ago
moisture and darkness = germination. keep it simple.. do direct to substrate in future. learn proper depth to avoid shell-heads. Easy-peasy... check the OCD and avoid the paper towel method. if you stick to this paper towel method, put it i a bag so it remains moist longer... maybe it dried out? you don't want it sopping wet 24/7 either...
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Roberts
Robertsanswered grow question 2y ago
It can take up to 20 days to germinate. I personally do a glass of water for 24 hours and handle them as little as possible. Plant and dome. Paper towel method never worked well for me.
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Belgiums_basement_budz
Belgiums_basement_budzanswered grow question 2y ago
You could drop them in a glass of water,if they sink immediately this means the seed is already full of water and should germinate if there’s some life in it,I always use a small bottle with a cap on it,with a 1/3 water and I drop my seeds in there and place the bottle on a small 5w heat mat that normally use to grow my mushrooms on Depending on strain seeds take between 1 and 4 days to be ready to be planted If they take longer than 6 days they probably have no life in them and I would file a complaint with the breeder,most reputable breeders probably will send you new ones without much arguing If the seeds don’t sink this means they’re not able to soak up water so they won’t start growing If this is the case you can try and scrape the surface of the seeds a bit so water can penetrate a bit more easily This often happens when seeds are not stored properly for a longer period of time Happy growing 🌱✌️
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SkunkleDamo
SkunkleDamoanswered grow question 2y ago
Don’t have the paper towels too wet. Give a bit of a squeeze to get excess water out. It doesn’t want to be drip
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