3 seeds giving me trouble

[mjboy]

Ive had these 3 seeds in my germinator (home made) for about a week and a half now and they stiff haven't stem d. anyone know why?

the other 4 i did have came out with in a few days or so but these are just taking to long.


i have a Tupperware sandwich holder with damp paper towels under the seeds as well as over. Its sealed tight and in the dark next t o my water heater. am i doing something wrong?

[poodog313]

usually when something like this happens i designate a space to germ a bag seed, and it will probably sprout no problem, leaving me to believe its the seed thats the problem not the germinator

your case may be different im not an expert

[mjboy]

so should i lave it uncovered? is the tight seal the issue? temperature?

[poodog313]

im no expert

but i just germ in a little glass coaster deal, using the paper towel method

and never noticed a difference between covering and not covering.

if 4 sprouted and 3 didnt, i dont know im sure its the seed not the germinator but wait for someone else to chime in with an opinion

[mjboy]

ok thanks anyone else?

[lawlnub]

i dont ussually completly seal off the container, but i'm not sure whats better for the seed, i would think it needs air ??? anyways, not every seed is going to germinate. some just dont have what it takes!

[mjboy]

yea i just hate to lose a hindu kush seed

[GeneBarker]

Seeds do age. Dry, cool storage preserves them in a viable state for a long time. The dryer, the better.

If your seeds don't sprout immediately (3-4 days), re-moistening your paper towel with hydrogen peroxide solution (2-3% strength) will at least delay the growth of bacteria and mold. If the seeds are not viable, then it won't help. If they are just weak (poorly stored?), it can make the difference.

Good luck,

Gene

[aregan35]

ive found out the less you mess with them the beter they turn out. just throw your beans in the soil and wait you dont need to germinate them