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the best germination is direct soil seeding.
when placed in napkins the root sprouts horizontally. then moved vertically into soil. there's too many errors that can occur during transition.
I've got home bred bag seed that's put straight into styro cups for germ. last time got 20 outta 23 seeds & I think 2 of the no-shows weren't even planted (being a stoner, may have missed 2 cups) couldn't find the seeds in them.
to answer your Q's;
1) 2-3mm is too deep. try removing the top lsyer of soil. the seed should be ~1mm down!
2) 2 days should be enough. some straglers may appear up to 8 days later but aren't usually very good growers.
3) just keep moist to the touch. water w/ room tempature H2O, NO ferts. after the starter leaves unfold let the top .5mm of soil dry, then moisten.
all my sprouts shed there seed shells after popping through the soil. I also remove any shells after 2 days.
Hope some of this helps & Have Fun,
Dirt
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