germinating

wuz d scn everybody...im tryin to germinating my blue cheese seed...im using the paper towel between 2 plates technique. i put the plates between my modem and my router to get warmth but i believe it may hav been to hot...i came back to see the paper towel dry...i moved the plates to a diff location and wet the paper towel again...its been 3 days now and nothin...this is the only seed i hav and really need this 2 work out...any suggestions will b greatly appreciated

blessins
 

trapper

Well-Known Member
it does need some warmth,just make sure you dont let it dry out,it needs some close monitoring,but i have waited over a week for seeds to germinate,so it may still be viable,hope it is.
 

BeefSupreme

Active Member
I wouldnt put it near your electronics for a couple reasons. The first is that its going to create too much heat. They germinate best at room temp. I usually leave mine in the window sil that gets the most light and you will be good to go. Also, you might fry your electronics by having water so close
 

RogueReefer

Active Member
I think using a washcloth is better than paper cause it doesn't dry out as fast, just do not over dampen the cloth.
 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator
I use damp paper towels and put it into a baggie. If they don't germ in about 4-5 days in the baggie, take it out and change the paper towel before mold sets in. It can take a few days. I drop my beans into a cup of rain water for 24 hours; most of the time they sprout right in the water or either they crack open and I put them into a damp paper towel for them to start their tap root.
 
I germinated 60 viable looking seeds two weeks ago. 20 with the papertowel two plate method, 20 with a papertowel in a DVD case, and ten each after being submersed in water until they sank. my results were 100% with soaked seeds in the DVD case, 80% non soaked with a DVD case. 80% soaked with two plates and 60% non soaked with two plates.

I'm not a scientist but this experiment is certainly valid.
 
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