Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="alp, post: 158264, member: 4658"] The towel looks very dry to me. The best way to go about it is to roll out all water until the towel is moist but no water draining from it when you drain it. Also, it is best to put the towel in a clear loosely sealed bag to prevent moisture loss. Or you could spray it when it feels dry. I have tried this method and have met with great success, especially my cerinthe seeds which were like hard nuts. To be honest, I don't know how hot and dry your country is, so it's a bit difficult to gauge. Using towel/tissue paper to germinate seeds can be very successful, but when your seeds develop roots, they will be all entangled and separating them is a nightmare and I have killed many a promising looking seedlings. If you really want this method, it might be a good idea to get a taller plaster tub and just put 2 to 3 seeds at most in a tub and then seal the tub. The moisture will be retained and once you see good roots, remove the plastic cover or seal to encourage air exchange. If you have more than 3 seeds, the roots will be damaged when you separate them and it will be a waste of effort. The method does work. But away from direct hot sunlight and make sure the towel is MOIST but not wet at all times. [/QUOTE]