gene fetter
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When germinating seeds with the paper towel method, and the root is 1/8" - 1/4" visible should the taproot be pointing UPWARDS when transferred to starting media? What if the root is longer than 1/4"?
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I would not take germination advice from someone recommending paper towel method for anything other than a germination rate check on seed stock or a 5th grade science fair project. It is a technique for making germination far more complicated and risky than it ever needs to be, but I guess it makes people think they are somehow important to a process that works perfectly without their help. Consider how may commercial farmers start their corn or soy bean fields by germinating in paper towels. So I personally would not put any faith in what Dr. Greenthumb has to say.Bought some seeds from Dr Greenthumb and he says "making sure the taproot is pointing UPWARDS" What does anyone think?
If you look at a plant that's been pulled up. If the tap root was pointed up. It'll have a swirl in the tap root about a couple inches below the soil. Tap root down and it will grow straight down. No kink in the tap root. As for it making a difference.Bought some seeds from Dr Greenthumb and he says "making sure the taproot is pointing UPWARDS" What does anyone think?