Since our outdoor attempts to germinate seeds were dashed by our lovely summer sun, we turn to a very easy and effective seed germination method inside:
Wet towel seed germination
The process is simple. Here's how you do it:
Step one: Gather supplies: Paper towel, seeds, zip lock baggy, marker.
Step two: Place seeds on paper towel.
Step three: Fold the paper towel over seeds and soak with water. Place wet paper towel into baggy and seal the baggy. Write the name of seed and the date on baggy.
Step four: Place your sealed baggy in a dark location and check it in about 3-4 days later for root development. You should be able to see roots growing through the paper towel. If you do not see roots after 7 or 8 days open it up to look at, if there zero roots start over, something went wrong :(
This is very rare however :)
Step five: Plant into soil or hydroponic medium.
EASY RIGHT! :) I TOLD YOU!!!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS TO BETTER HELP YOU
STEP ONE
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Paper towel, seeds, zip lock baggy, marker
STEP TWO
Place seeds on paper towel, were using water melon seeds here.
STEP THREE
Fold the paper towel over seeds and soak with water.
(water has always worked so well that I hesitate to change, however you might try a seaweed/water nutrient mix to soak the towel in? Just a thought...)
STEP FOUR
Seal the baggy and write the name of seed and the date. Place in dark location and check within a week for root development.
The next entry will show images of what a successful outcome looks like...
