-seed problems-

just yesterday i put my seeds on a heating pad, ive been trying to germinate them for about 7-11 days.

i herd if i put them on the heating pad itl take about 24 hours to pop, (it'l be 24 hours in about 1 hour) and nothings happened, should i just keep waiting or buy some more seeds?. . . . .thanks

oAUSTiNo said:

just yesterday i put my seeds on a heating pad, ive been trying to germinate them for about 7-11 days.

i herd if i put them on the heating pad itl take about 24 hours to pop, (it'l be 24 hours in about 1 hour) and nothings happened, should i just keep waiting or buy some more seeds?. . . . .thanks

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7-11 days its time for new seeds. No heat next time. when you get your next beansput them in a wet paper towel in a rubbermaid container and put it in a dark place like a draw...good luck

i thought heating them would be good for them. . . im living in wisonsin(cold here),

yeah it is , but u most be doing something wrong or the seeds are expired. just make sure u use tap water and leave the water overnite then wet the paper towels so the cold water doesnt harm them, also i like to wrap my my 2 plates together with clingwrap to keep the moisture in

start them in the medium you plan on growing em in. i put 16 seeds into 16 oz cups 2 days ago. on a heating pad (2 towels between the cups and pad) on low heat. all have sprouted already and are growing extremely fast. wisconsin you say? why would you want to live in wisconsin?! lol, nah, just kidding. i hope this winter isnt so damn cold, that 20 below shit last winter sucked.

The key is light heat. You want ~80 degrees Fahrenheit anything above 90 will pretty much cook your babies. Use a basic glass thermometer to check your temps. I'd guess if you were just using a 'back heating pad' and not a special thermostat controlled device you cooked them. Dark is good, a little fresh O2 each day is also good. You want damp but not soaking wet towels also. Just my 2 cents.

heat isnt a nessecity either if u think how there grown naturally in the wild they dont get much. i dont plant mine straight into the soil i prefer to no there gonna germ b4 i put them in

smallclosetgrowr said:

heat isnt a nessecity either if u think how there grown naturally in the wild they dont get much. i dont plant mine straight into the soil i prefer to no there gonna germ b4 i put them in

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it might not be an absolute must but warmth speeds up the process of seeds germing and rooting (clones rooting too).

I'd always used the paper towel method myself, until a friend recently talked me into germinating straight from rockwool cubes.
Personally...I still prefer the paper towel method.
I take a couple of sheets and fold them to approximately the size of a plastic sandwich bag, soak them well, then squeeze most of the water (so it doesn't drip anymore), put the paper towel in so that when it sits inside it is folded in half with the crease at the bottom of the bag (picture a book sitting in the bag with its spine at the bottom), then put your seeds in. Zip the baggie /almost/ closed, but leave a crack so some air can still get in and out. This help hold in some humidity while allowing some air exchange.
I like to stick mine right beside my computer case (I don't use the side covers on my comp for various reasons). Its not too much heat or dry air, but I believe it does help a bit. You might find a spot like...behind your refrigerator, or under something (to block the light) and on your television. Those are both good sources of steady but low grade heat.