<span class="link_user">@Webacca</span>, i,
No, I use a folded paper towel inside the Ziplock bag and place the seed between the layers so it stays evenly moist during germination.
You can use pretty much any Ziplock bag you like. I just happened to use the black ones because I had them on hand, and they're light-proof, which is a nice bonus.
And you're absolutely right—the strain listed in my diary isn't the correct one. I actually did that on purpose. I need to talk to the Sensible Seeds team because several of their genetics are missing from the GrowDiaries library. In theory, I can add a custom strain name, but that usually causes problems later when the diary needs to be linked to the correct genetic.
Hopefully, they'll add the missing strains soon, as it makes everything much easier.
<span class="link_user">@kohlrabi</span>, I completely agree. If the seedlings stay in the bag for too long, the roots start sticking to the paper towel almost immediately.
I’ll take a photo when I take them out so you can see exactly what I mean. :blush:
<span class="link_user">@HandsomeTerpz</span>, I see. I always struggle not to hurt the little root when transferring the seed, so I gave up on germination outside the soil. But you're right, it's not reliable.
<span class="link_user">@kohlrabi</span>, Hi bro,
Exactly. I've been germinating my seeds in those black bags for a while now. Before that, I used a different type of germination bag.
Lately, the method of planting the seeds directly into the soil just hasn't been reliable for me anymore. I've had much better and more consistent germination results using the bags.:blush: