Rewerb
Well-Known Member
Whilst there may be some double-handling to pre-soak & do paper towels etc., it at least shows that the seed is viable before it goes into a growing medium. Hence, it saves space on pots &/or wastage of jiffy's, prepping medium etc...etc.....
My issue (if @Givingstifftothestiff has diagnosed correctly - & my own reading & observations would seem to back that up) seems to be damping-off, which I'll now endeavour to correct before I pop any more seeds.
My method hasn't changed for years & all my current Jiffy's are from the same batch. However, all my locally-sourced seeds have broken the surface this year, but the ones from O/S have all failed.
Time for a re-think of my method.
My issue (if @Givingstifftothestiff has diagnosed correctly - & my own reading & observations would seem to back that up) seems to be damping-off, which I'll now endeavour to correct before I pop any more seeds.
My method hasn't changed for years & all my current Jiffy's are from the same batch. However, all my locally-sourced seeds have broken the surface this year, but the ones from O/S have all failed.
Time for a re-think of my method.