Germinating in paper towel vs Strait to organic soil??

FoilageTrees

FoilageTrees

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hey guys i just received some seeds from kingdom organic, and im wondering should i plant them strait into the soil?
the site says this: We recommend germinating KOS seeds directly into soil-mix at approx. ½ - ¾ inches in depth. There is no need to drop the seeds into water first, or use paper towels; our seeds are extremely viable and seeds planted directly into soil-mix end up being stronger and healthier plants in my experience.

ok. so im pretty sure they are talking about if you are using their soil line, TLO soils, but im using a similar organic soil. Ive been using the paper towel method as long as i have been growing, what do you guys think i should do?
Thanks
 
New Age United

New Age United

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It's the natural way, but ask any farmer if they hatch their seeds before they sow them and you'll get a definitive yes. Because they know if they plant a thousand corn seeds without hatching them they'll end up with a hundred stalks of corn. I always have and always will use the paper towel method, out of hundreds of seeds soaked I've had maybe 10 that didn't hatch.
 
Path of Light

Path of Light

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i used to drop'em in a cup of water until they split put them in a paper towel for a few days in a warm place & poof in 3-4 days would have 1"1-1/2" taproot & would put iinto medium I was using at the time never broke a root
 
green217

green217

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i've been dropping them in soil for about 5 or 6 grows, sometimes i get good results other times I get bummed out cause of low germination rates. I switched to the paper towel method, and got 9 out of 10 to pop and they are all vegging now. I recommend that you get a tupperware dish wrap your seeds in a wet paper towel, put the lid on the container stick it in a dark place check them on a daily basis making sure towels are damp and look and see when your tap roots start growing. Once this happens I drop them in RR's with the taproot facing down. I don't let the root get real long, Only about an eighth to a quarter of an inch and then I plant it iin the Rapid Rooters with tap root down and the leaves will start showing with in a day or two. This method works much better for me as opposed to the putting them in soil.
Just be careful with the root when planting it.
Good Luck
green217
 
New Age United

New Age United

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green217 said:
i've been dropping them in soil for about 5 or 6 grows, sometimes i get good results other times I get bummed out cause of low germination rates. I switched to the paper towel method, and got 9 out of 10 to pop and they are all vegging now. I recommend that you get a tupperware dish wrap your seeds in a wet paper towel, put the lid on the container stick it in a dark place check them on a daily basis making sure towels are damp and look and see when your tap roots start growing. Once this happens I drop them in RR's with the taproot facing down. I don't let the root get real long, Only about an eighth to a quarter of an inch and then I plant it iin the Rapid Rooters with tap root down and the leaves will start showing with in a day or two. This method works much better for me as opposed to the putting them in soil.
Just be careful with the root when planting it.
Good Luck
green217
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I put them in soil as soon as the tap root shows itself, this will usually happen within the first 36 hours if the plates are kept at 22-25 celsius. I plant them in a half inch divet and just sprinkle enough soil to cover the seed. Always pops up in a day or two.
 
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T.H.Cammo

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As you can plainly see, it doesn't make a damn bit of difference! Everyone has their own favorite method and they all swear by it.

I never soak my seeds in water because I'm never in a hurry (I think it just speeds up the process). I use the "Paper towel" method because it's more fun (I'm a "hands-on" guy and I get to play with them more that way). I also don't let the tap-root get very long; hopefully about 1/4 inch maximum, then into the soil. That's the way I've always done it and probably always will. To each, his own!

 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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Paper towel for me as I've seemed to have better luck, not sure why though as I do agree that planting them in their growing medium would be the logical choice with less fucking around. image.jpgimage.jpg This is exactly 24 hrs later. And yes they've all split. They were planted appr 36 hours later and are now 6 days old image.jpg Try both methods and see for yourself. Obviously it all works and as said its the growers preference imo. Good luck!
 
Budley Doright

Budley Doright

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New Age United said:
It's the natural way, but ask any farmer if they hatch their seeds before they sow them and you'll get a definitive yes. Because they know if they plant a thousand corn seeds without hatching them they'll end up with a hundred stalks of corn. I always have and always will use the paper towel method, out of hundreds of seeds soaked I've had maybe 10 that didn't hatch.
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How do they hatch corn seed? You really need to explain that process.
 
WillyBeamish

WillyBeamish

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I don't think it really matters. I've tried just dropping them in soil and didn't like it. Tried just the paper towel method and it works. What Ii do now is soak in water for 12 hours then transfer then to paper towels inside a Tupperware container and placed somewhere warm for 24 hours. At this point the seed cracks and you can see a small taproot. I like it to be barely visible while others let them before real long. Once the seed cracks into the soil they go. Doing this way I've never had issues and if they don't crack after 24 hours in paper towel I toss the seed.
 
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wiethe20

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I drop mine straight to soil...pointed end UP...if their from a reputable seedbank, like mine I easily have a 98% success
 
hotshotisdashit

hotshotisdashit

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When i first started growing i used to use the paper towel merhod. Now i just drop them straight into the soil. This way there is no concern of damaging the tap root. After 4-5 days i see the plant poking its head out the soil. The viggest advantage ( imo the only advantage) is you can tell if the seed is viable. Ill see in 4-5 days. Either way.
 
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