Germinating Questions... I've read the FAQ

Slickness420

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2007

• #1

Alright, so I am pretty much an absolute novice to the whole growing scene, and have a question or two on germinating seeds. I have a bunch of bag seeds, and I read the FAQ to see how to do it, but it had mentioned using two plates. I was wondering if it would be fine to cover the seeds in a moist paper towel, and place the paper towel on a plate, and covered it with seran wrap, keeping the plate in a warm place. Is that about it?

 

mogie

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #2

I like to make sure mine are in a light tight and air tight container also. And something that won't break just in case it falls cause stuff happens.

 

Slickness420

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2007

• #3

So would you say putting the paper towels in a ziploc container would probally work best?

 

mogie

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #4

yes and then in a warm dark cupboard

 

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wbd

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2007

• #5

It really doesn't matter, you'll be surprised how easy the seeds germinate. Don't overcomplicate.

 

Slickness420

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #6

Haha, well putting them with some wet paper towel wont be hard, and putting that into a ziploc glad ware thing. I think it's pretty simple, and like it would work.

 

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wbd

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #7

Slickness420 said:

Haha, well putting them with some wet paper towel wont be hard, and putting that into a ziploc glad ware thing. I think it's pretty simple, and like it would work.

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I used the bowl over plate technique, worked for me like cake. 100% germ on some shwag bagseeds... too easy.

 

mogie

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #8

The reason for the zip lock bag is if you forget about them they won't dry out. I learned that the hard way. LOL

 

Slickness420

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #9

Lol, that would suck. You said that I need to keep them in the dark, is that because light kills the seeds?

 

LocoMonkey

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• Jul 3, 2007

• #10

Slickness420 said:

Lol, that would suck. You said that I need to keep them in the dark, is that because light kills the seeds?

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Light is bad for roots

 

Slickness420

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2007

• #11

Alright, that is good to know. Thanks for all the help, I should be able to get through germinating now.