Germination and propagators

Hi guys, I have this propagator http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003VRBLHK

I'm just wondering if you use a propagator what your technique is for good success rate?

I haven't seemed to have much luck germing them in just water so could do with a little guidance!

Thanks in advance

Honestly man, I just place the beans I between a few wet paper towels in a plastic sandwich baggy and place them in a dark, warm environment. I don't have any issues at all.
Mothers will soak in water for 12-24 hours and then do this, to soften the shell up a bit

Just don't wanna mess up another lot of seeds is all mate! I tried wet paper towels and covered with a bowl in a dark kitchen cupboard and nothing, so soaked in water and I've planted two seeds out of 3 and 3 days later no sign.
Must also state these are candy kush auto seeds but I have ordered some bio diesels now which I don't wanna mess up with!

propagator looks good. bottom heat helps. watch your temps under there or else the seedlings will get all stretched out. props on planting your seeds in soil. paper towels are for spills not seeds.

Thanks mate, paper towels and glasses of water didn't help me much to be fair
So what shall I do with the propagator?
Literally put the seeds straight in no prep?

Google "physiological seed dormancy" and "botany stratification". Useful tips regarding germination.

so, quick update (incase I'm doing it wrong)
I have opted to try paper towel method again instead of seed into the soil and propagator, I've put Auto Blue Diesel seeds in between some moist paper towel, in a ziplock bag and into the propagator to sit on the heat mat.

The other candy kush seeds 2 of which have cracked, have gone into the canna terra pro plus and in my tent now, if they grow they grow!
anyways I'm just double checking the method i am using with the propagator is fine and dandy so i can get decent success rate

Worked a treat taproot out on 2 out of three

A DAMP paper towel in a folded up sandwich bag has never failed me. Set it on my snakes cage for warmth and leave it alone two-three days.

Place seed in medium with pointy end down, add water, put in a dark warm environment until it sprouts, then place under light source
Dr. Jekyll

Store seeds in cool environment for 3 months, then scuff the seeds, then put in water until they sink, then put into the medium.
Next place under a light and be sure to watch constantly, plus mist them on the hour while giving praise and glory to the almighty Ganja gods
Of course you will need domes when they sprout to ensure the humidity and temps are always perfect, as we all know just how weak & fragile weeds are.
Mr. Hyde

When germinating beans in a baggie it is necessary to seal the baggie air-tight. Seeds need as close to 100% humidity as you can provide. That's why you always want to see condensation inside your new growing dome. So keep 1/2 to 1 inches of water standing in the dome at all times. Put a small hand-held sprayer bottle and fill with warm water and keep next to the dome. Spray cuttings 3-4 times a day while checking to make sure you have condensation in the dome. The wetter the better, eh? Good luck, BigSteve.

bigsteve said:

The wetter the better, eh? Good luck.

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Thats what she said.