Scuff and soak

[Thebanktella]

Ok so I'm a newbie in the indoor growing scene, been seeing a bit of this scuff and soak method for Germing, how does this make it any different from the 'norm' shot glass to wet towel method ? Or the pros of it ? And how exactly do you do this ? Thanks for any help or advice

 

[SchmoeJoe]

Ok so I'm a newbie in the indoor growing scene, been seeing a bit of this scuff and soak method for Germing, how does this make it any different from the 'norm' shot glass to wet towel method ? Or the pros of it ? And how exactly do you do this ? Thanks for any help or advice

Scuffing the seed allows water to penetrate the outer shell easier making germination faster. The best way I've seen to do it is to roll a piece of sandpaper into a tube, drop the seeds in and, while covering the ends of the tube with your thumb and finger tip, give 10-15 shakes. It's also important to use a sandpaper grit that's in the middle range to avoid over scuffing.

 

[Thebanktella]

Scuffing the seed allows water to penetrate the outer shell easier making germination faster. The best way I've seen to do it is to roll a piece of sandpaper into a tube, drop the seeds in and, while covering the ends of the tube with your thumb and finger tip, give 10-15 shakes. It's also important to use a sandpaper grit that's in the middle range to avoid over scuffing.

That's clever never knew about that method before will def give that a try

 

[SchmoeJoe]

That's clever never knew about that method before will def give that a try

I've never actually done it myself but I've heard that sometimes it's the best way to get stubborn old seed to germ and that some newer hybrids can have such thick shells that it's pretty much necessary.

 

[4(207)]

I would discourage scuffing. The seeds will have no issue germinating if they are well developed. If anything, roughing up the seeds will only serve to diminish the Germination percentage. Learned this from research and personal experience. Good luck!