Seeds on paper towel

Seeds on paper towel#76793

By samw -  Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:15 pm
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- Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:15 pm #76793

Hi guys, I was just wondering, is it possible to germinate seeds using the paper towel technique? The technique consists of wetting paper towel and putting the seeds on top.
Does anyone know?

Thanks in advance

Re: Seeds on paper towel#76796

By HarrisAz -  Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:07 pm
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- Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:07 pm #76796

by the laws of germination,it can germinate since its wet and have some warmth(if u provide so).but the problem is that it cant penetrate its roots in the paper towel i think.

Thanks,
Harris Azariel

Re: Seeds on paper towel#76799

By samw -  Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:12 pm
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- Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:12 pm #76799

Thanks
So according to this, could you germinate in water alone?

Re: Seeds on paper towel#76802

By HarrisAz -  Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:13 pm
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- Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:13 pm #76802

yes yes i germinated a dozen last 2months and they do great.but then u need to move it into soil as it wont grow long in water.just let it germinate and until u see a leaf coming out,drop it on ur soil.

if i got time,i take a pic of one of the seedling i germinated in water which is now in peat:perlite mix.

good luck!also keep it warm

Thanks,
Harris Azariel

Re: Seeds on paper towel#76809

By samw -  Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:56 pm
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- Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:56 pm #76809

cool thanks. Even easier than the paper towel method.

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