anyone got any tips on how to make seeds germinate faster they have been germing now for about 32 hours using the wet paper towel method, do they need air to get to them, i am unsure how to do this without giving them light as well, they havent shown any signs of change though,
cheers Jolly

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someone reply i cant find anything about this in the grow FAQ.

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Keep the paper towel moist but not soaked, keep the seeds under cover, and hang in there for a day or 2 more. It will happen.

If that doesn't work try putting some seeds into a glass of distilled water for no more than 24 hours, this usually does it for me. You can also try putting an emery board or sand paper in a match box, put the seeds in then shake for like 30 seconds. Some seeds really need to be softened. I'm sure if you wait though you will see some sprouts. What strain?

its afghani ryder and autoflowering strain, but on the website it said easy germination because of soft seed shells,
cheers for the help
Jolly

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you guys missed the most important parts....

keep your plate covered with saran, or a plastic bagie, so it won't dry out. soaking wet is just fine.

now, you want your plate to be kept WARM!!! this is the big ticket. use a heat pad, or place on a dvd player, stereo, or refridgerator; anything that stays warm but not hot.

my beans germ in 24 hours on average.

kp

I used to use my cable box. I have since moved on to a heating pad and humidity dome..works great except for these damn Blue Berry seeds..they're killing me.

i had no probs with blueberry, they just took two days instead of one...

do you have dj short's, or dutch passion's?

BC SEEDKING, the ones I got going are fine. Mine never seemed to lose their seeds..maybe I just got a bad batch...just hoping that I get one female to clone so I can have some. I do have four going now one in soil 3 in hydro, suprisingly the one in soil is kicking the hydro BB's little plant butts. Do you order your BB from any of the sites you listed? Good seeds?

I like to soak my beans in mason jar for atleast 12hrs before germination.
They need to be wet, dark, slightly warmer than room temp.

They do need some air here in there.
If in a sealed container open 2-3 times a day.

1.I put mine in a folded napkin that was soaked.
2.I place them on a kitchen plate and put in cabinet.
3. Try not to forget about them.
Within 24-72 hrs some should start popping.

Always plan for low birth and survival rate when growing.
You may end up with more.
This is better than little or none.