Im going to start growing outdoors in march or april. What is the best way to start the seeds and how many should i start? and can i put them in the ground right after they sprout?

well ive done quite a bit of reading lately, and just recently sprouted some seeds. what i did was place some paper tissues down and a plate, wet the tissues in luke warm warter place the seeds on top of the tissues then place more tissues on top and wet slightly.. place another plate over the top and put it in a dark place at room temp...

ive not actually grown out side yet but i read on here the other day, sprout your seeds as normal and keep them in veg untill march, but at some point they will need re-potting.. but repot them in plastic pint glasses, so you can get a good root system going.. then in march pretend your going fishing, load up your tackel box with all your plants, good size takel box could hold 40 pint glasses i reckon, so thats fourty plants.. but remember to prep your spot befor you take your plants to your chosen location.

im still learning at the mo as well mate.. im not saying any of the above is right but it might give you and idea and im sure someone will pop up with a better one.. proberly mogie

hey iv found the best way is to get some cotten wool put it in a egg carton(not plastic)then place your seeds on the cotten wool the cover with a very thin layer of cotten wool...gently water(but make sure there is no exses water and don't let it dry out)then put on a nere a window that gets at least 8-12hours of sun.wait till thay sprout then plant with the carton and cotten wool (it will disolve as the roots break through)

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There are different methods that prove successful:

Seeds can be placed between folded, wet paper towels that are kept moist and warm in an area between 70-85 degrees, such as on the top of the refrigerator. After a period of 48 hours to 2 weeks, the vast majority of viable seeds will crack open with a white root tip emerging. At this point, the seed is gently placed in the growing medium approximately 1/2 inch deep with the root tip pointed downward.

Seeds can also be placed directly into the grow medium with the pointed end facing downwards to germinate without the transplanting step. The medium is kept uniformly moist until the young seedling emerges on the surface.

It is not necessary to provide light before the seedlings break the surface, but it is beneficial to have strong light present from that moment forward to prevent excessive stem elongation.

Fluorescent lighting is satisfactory with cool white or higher color temperature tubes being preferable. Metal halide lighting is beneficial, if heat and moisture are monitored.

*Seeds prefer high light conditions once they have become rooted. They will stretch under most floroescents.

How can I increase the germination rates of my seeds?
Contributed by: Lord Of The Strains
Submitted: March 30, 2004

Pre-soaking your seeds before planting them is a terrific way to ensure a greater germination percentage and faster germination rates. There are a few different methods of soaking seeds; the two most popular being the “Paper-Towel Method” and “Standard” (soaking in a cup or similar object), both of which yield similar results if done correctly (taproot emerges in approx. 24 hrs.)

NOTE: Regardless of which method you employ, seeds should be soaked in a dark, warm environment for the best results. Once the taproot (tiny, white root-tip) emerges from the seeds, they are ready to be planted into the growing-medium.

1. Paper-Towel Method:

MATERIALS: Paper-towels (at least 2 sheets), 2 plates/dishes (or similar object), warm water.

PROCEDURE:

It involves placing the seed(s) onto a damp paper-towel (which is placed on a plate/dish, or similar object), and covering them with another damp paper-towel.
For best results, use water that is a bit warmer than room-temperature (to compensate for any drop in temperature), and cover the plate/dish with another plate/dish (to prevent heat from escaping, as well as protect the seeds from light).

Also, using more than one sheet of paper-towel above and below the seed(s) will yield better results, as well as adding more warm water to the paper-toweling/bottom dish before covering the whole arrangement with the optional second plate/dish.

WARNING: It is imperative that the seed(s) are removed from the paper-toweling as soon as the taproot(s) has/have emerged; If the seed(s) is/are left to soak for too long, delicate micro-roots can be torn when the seed(s) is/are removed from the paper-toweling, which will temporarily retard germination/growth as well as stress the plant (which could possibly result in an unfavorable male/hermaphrodite).

2. Standard Soaking

MATERIALS: Cup/mug (one that retains heat well; i.e. ceramic coffee cup), plate/dish/lid (big enough to cover cup/mug/etc.), warm water.

PROCEDURE:
In this method, the grower places his/her seed(s) in a cup/mug of some sort, which is filled with warm water. I use a ceramic coffee cup - as it is a good conductor of heat - and I cover it with a ceramic plate (again, to prevent heat from escaping, as well as shield seeds from light).

For best results, use water that is a bit warmer than room temperature (again, to compensate for any drop in temperature). It is normal for the seed(s) to float on the surface; just let it/them soak for a while then give it/them a little tap to make it/they sink (the best, most viable seeds will sink to the bottom). Although it is virtually impossible to over-soak seeds using this method, seeds should only be soaked until the taproot has emerged.

CONCLUSION:
Both of these methods are equally effective if executed correctly. Most seeds should show their taproots within 24 hrs., and all seeds should show taproots within 48 hrs. (assuming you are using good, viable seeds).

TIP: (for soil-growers)
If you want to further increase your germination rates, simply plant your seed(s) shallow; approx. 1-2 cm. deep. The seedling(s) should break the soil-surface within 24 hrs., or 48 hrs. for the most (again, assuming you are using good viable seeds – otherwise, it may take another day or two). Once the seedling(s) has/have sprouted, add a little extra soil at the base of the stem(s) for additional support and root-protection.

mogie, i read somewhere that germinating in soil at least 4" deep results in 80% female plants. any truth to that?

have you guys ever had any luck with starting a plant on a window sil? I want to start now, and transplant in late march...so is it possible?

i have grown in a window and transplanted before drochoker it is possible and to germinate my seeds i just put them directly in a bottle of water in a warm dark place for about two days and you can never go wrong

i read somewhere that germinating in soil at least 4" deep results in 80% female plants. any truth to that? Nope sorry.

hey i have just started mt germination 12hrs ago and i hope things go good i have done 20seeds and the way i am doin it i sin a cup that i put in a dark place which is my room because its always warm but i will keep you updated on how i am doin

Germ the seeds in a wet paper towel and once the tap root shows, plant them in small pots. Once the weather gets nicer, transplant them into the ground and keep your fingers x'd

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