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bleak · 05-19-2004, 08:06 PM

I've got my hands on a few seeds from a friend and attempted to germinate them 2 days ago, nothing yet :\

I moistened a paper towel and placed the seeds in the middle...I put them in a tupperware container and left them under a light. Was the only place that seemed to have adequate warmth at the time.

I was just wondering how everyone else does it because I'll be recieving some BOG seeds soon

and want to get the grow off to a good start. Thanks a lot

05-19-2004, 08:09 PM

I do the same, but I place them in a warm dark place until the seeds break.

Once they break and come out about a 1/8 inch of the shell I plant them in your choice of medium.

What type of seeds do you have?

05-19-2004, 08:15 PM

My germ method is i stick em in a cup of water with a drop or two of superthrive in a warm place for about 6-8 hours or until they sink

then straight into seedling soil and under a 20watt cfl (for warmth) normally up in 24/48 hours

have had a 100% germ up till now (apart from some KC Brains beans but thats another story

)
hope it helps.

DC.

wisc2 · 05-19-2004, 08:23 PM

2 plates, paper towels, and put on top of my toasty cable box. 80-100% success. Guess the cable box is just the right temp..

bleak · 05-19-2004, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I have enough seeds right now to try out as many methods as I want so I do plan on trying a few different things...

DivineComedy check your pms

clearcutter · 05-19-2004, 08:47 PM

I let the seeds soak in a cup of plain water over night, then i put them in a moist paper towel folded, inside a plastic bag. I then leave the bag some place warm and dark. Seems to work good for me.

babylon by bus · 05-20-2004, 04:28 AM

I fold my seeds in a moist paper towel and slip them in a ziplock bag. Pretty much the same as you. Don't put them near light, dark is what you want.

teddynugent · 05-21-2004, 03:51 PM

If it were me, I would get that light off the seeds ASAP. Roots are not supposed to see light. I don't know how the seeds will sprout in paper towels under light. I don't know of anyone who has done that. I just don't see it being good for the seeds. I'd put them in soil if you want to keep them under a light. At least that way the seed is protected from the light.

Good luck,

-Teddy

05-21-2004, 03:56 PM

I'm with the "Motor City Mad Man" Teddy

No light is good for roots and if you are just sprouting the beans that is all you have. That is the tap root and it should be protected from light and damage.

I go to light only after the seed has broken the surface of whatever media I am growing in.

Tex

Satans pal · 05-22-2004, 04:39 AM

I use a black washcloth, get it wet, not dripping of course, put it in a gallon freezer bag under my seedling floros for warmth. 24-36 hours. It has worked every time since I started almost a year ago.

05-19-2004, 08:06 PM	#1
bleak cannabis connoisseur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: east side Posts: 77	germination method I've got my hands on a few seeds from a friend and attempted to germinate them 2 days ago, nothing yet :\ I moistened a paper towel and placed the seeds in the middle...I put them in a tupperware container and left them under a light. Was the only place that seemed to have adequate warmth at the time. I was just wondering how everyone else does it because I'll be recieving some BOG seeds soon and want to get the grow off to a good start. Thanks a lot __________________ See no evil.. fear no evil.. speak no evil.. hear no evil.. "in this great future, you can't forget your past...so dry you tears, i say." - bob marley
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05-19-2004, 08:09 PM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I do the same, but I place them in a warm dark place until the seeds break. Once they break and come out about a 1/8 inch of the shell I plant them in your choice of medium. What type of seeds do you have?
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05-19-2004, 08:15 PM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	hi Bleak...... My germ method is i stick em in a cup of water with a drop or two of superthrive in a warm place for about 6-8 hours or until they sink then straight into seedling soil and under a 20watt cfl (for warmth) normally up in 24/48 hours have had a 100% germ up till now (apart from some KC Brains beans but thats another story ) hope it helps. DC.
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05-19-2004, 08:23 PM	#4
wisc2 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 89	2 plates, paper towels, and put on top of my toasty cable box. 80-100% success. Guess the cable box is just the right temp..
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05-19-2004, 08:25 PM	#5
bleak cannabis connoisseur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: east side Posts: 77	Thanks for the quick responses guys. I have enough seeds right now to try out as many methods as I want so I do plan on trying a few different things... DivineComedy check your pms __________________ See no evil.. fear no evil.. speak no evil.. hear no evil.. "in this great future, you can't forget your past...so dry you tears, i say." - bob marley
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05-19-2004, 08:47 PM	#6
clearcutter Lost Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In a tree. Posts: 779	I let the seeds soak in a cup of plain water over night, then i put them in a moist paper towel folded, inside a plastic bag. I then leave the bag some place warm and dark. Seems to work good for me. __________________ Casey Jones x SSSDH Test Grow Green Path Seeds - Purple Ryder Test Grow
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05-20-2004, 04:28 AM	#7
babylon by bus Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 76	I fold my seeds in a moist paper towel and slip them in a ziplock bag. Pretty much the same as you. Don't put them near light, dark is what you want.
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05-21-2004, 03:51 PM	#8
teddynugent Chronic User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm living.... Posts: 167	If it were me, I would get that light off the seeds ASAP. Roots are not supposed to see light. I don't know how the seeds will sprout in paper towels under light. I don't know of anyone who has done that. I just don't see it being good for the seeds. I'd put them in soil if you want to keep them under a light. At least that way the seed is protected from the light. Good luck, -Teddy __________________ The best advice I've ever got & can give on growing is "Loose lips sink ships". I was told that by a local hydro shop owner, when getting ready for my first grow. “A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.” -Abraham Lincoln December, 1840. "Marijuana is the safest therapeutically active substance known to mankind." –Said by a top-ranking DEA Judge.
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05-21-2004, 03:56 PM	#9
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I'm with the "Motor City Mad Man" Teddy No light is good for roots and if you are just sprouting the beans that is all you have. That is the tap root and it should be protected from light and damage. I go to light only after the seed has broken the surface of whatever media I am growing in. Tex
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05-22-2004, 04:39 AM	#10
Satans pal Weed Worshiper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In the Northwest Posts: 333	I use a black washcloth, get it wet, not dripping of course, put it in a gallon freezer bag under my seedling floros for warmth. 24-36 hours. It has worked every time since I started almost a year ago. __________________ Don't sweat the petty things, Pet the sweaty things! Chance favors the prepared mind!
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