How long should i germinate my seeds?

I was jus wondering how long i should germinate my seeds for.

I plant mine once I see a taproot.

As long as it takes......

I've not done the paper towel method since 1st grade (Lima Beans I think) I keep meaning to try it that way but my way is still working so it's really hard not to just STICK TO WHAT IS WORKING, I've always gone pointy side down in rockwool, I germinated 6 of 6 this way last time around (and 1 of the 6 was bag seed), I don't think it makes a difference and I typically get about 3-5 days before they pop.

Look for the white taproot to get 3/4 to an inch long.

I find 90% of my seeds are ready for dirt after 3-4 days germing.

Good luck, BigSteve.

Hickory said:

I was jus wondering how long i should germinate my seeds for.

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What is this, some kind of trick question?

You germinate them until they sprout.

I'd say if you've kept them in the appropriate moist dark environment and they haven't sprouted after two weeks its about 99.9% likely that they won't and you can figure they're not viable.

If the question is when do you PLANT them after germination, that's a different thing. If you germ them directly into soil, you won't have to transplant them, and I think that's one of the best ways to do it, so long as you use the right soil, and make sure it doesn't dry out.

If you're using a paper towel, or such, you can wait until the roots around an inch long.