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victoryou

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so i soaked my seeds in water for like 20 hours or so then folded them in a paper towel in a dark place i see the tap root breaking only at 1, does it may take a little longer for the other one to break the shell?or it may not germinate?
 
FirstCavApache64

FirstCavApache64

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If you're doing the paper towel method, which I don't advise, just make sure it stays moist and don't disturb it too much. The other seed will probably be out shortly. If not take the one out that has germinated once the tail is 1/4" to 1/2" long very carefully and plant it in whatever media you are using. Next time try just planting the seed directly into the soil or a root riot plug, it's much easier and eliminates a lot of chances for things to go wrong. Good luck with the seeds.
 
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victoryou said:
so i soaked my seeds in water for like 20 hours or so then folded them in a paper towel in a dark place i see the tap root breaking only at 1, does it may take a little longer for the other one to break the shell?or it may not germinate?
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Are you using a heat source? I use a mat that heats the seed package to 85F and I get sprouts in 2-3 days. No soaking of the seeds.

Is your paper towel wet? Put the wet paper towel in a zip lock bag so your package doesn't dry out.

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victoryou

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Hobbes said:
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Are you using a heat source? I use a mat that heats the seed package to 85F and I get sprouts in 2-3 days. No soaking of the seeds.

Is your paper towel wet? Put the wet paper towel in a zip lock bag so your package doesn't dry out.

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the seed is in the paper towel between 2 plates and is pretty warm in my room, we'll see
 
FirstCavApache64

FirstCavApache64

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victoryou said:
i already did this tomorrow i will plant them directly in the medium
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It's fine, there's a ton of ways to get seeds to pop it's just that by using the paper towel you're adding steps to the process that require you to handle the seed and root at it's absolute most vulnerable state. It's just not necessary and you can damage the fine root hairs that form on the main root on the seed. It's slower but way easier to just properly moisten some soil or coco and plant the seed directly. Using a seed warming mat with a thermostat is a good idea too as they get going a lot quicker in a warmer than room temperature environment. Hope this helps and good luck.
 
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victoryou

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FirstCavApache64 said:
It's fine, there's a ton of ways to get seeds to pop it's just that by using the paper towel you're adding steps to the process that require you to handle the seed and root at it's absolute most vulnerable state. It's just not necessary and you can damage the fine root hairs that form on the main root on the seed. It's slower but way easier to just properly moisten some soil or coco and plant the seed directly. Using a seed warming mat with a thermostat is a good idea too as they get going a lot quicker in a warmer than room temperature environment. Hope this helps and good luck.
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they popped it s fine
 
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