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Most common mistakes in seed germination

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tim_brissy_13 Grand Master

tim_brissy_13

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2 hours ago, ZPalms said:

I'm about to germinate some seeds using a heat mat. Am I supposed to create a buffer on the heat mat, like a towel, or do I just place things directly on the mat or in a plastic bin, then place the seeds in bags or lay them on soil or perlite?

I'm also really clueless about the best method for germination, which I was thinking of using the baggy method, the last time I germinated seeds I put washies in a tray and as they came up or I dug to see if they started sending a root out but it really made it a bit difficult and I had to guess because I like to move them as soon as. possible

I generally put bags on a buffer of some kind above heat mats. The buffer depends on the species and the heat mat type. Heat loving species can just about go straight on the mat and temps at the seeds can get up to 35C+. For most species, I use some fabric as a buffer and it keeps temps around 30C. 

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2005 Minimum: 2.6C,  Maximum: 44C

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Patrick Veteran

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On 6/27/2018 at 6:10 PM, DoomsDave said:

1. Get seed, from where ever.

2. Plant in pots. Cover with dirt.

3. Water.

4. Wait. And, maybe wait some more.

When the sprouts come, scream your favorite obscenity.

5. Play McCartney Live and Let Die on endless loop while trudging through the yard like a boss in size 12 red Converse.

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Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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2 hours ago, Patrick said:

5. Play McCartney Live and Let Die on endless loop while trudging through the yard like a boss in size 12 red Converse.

Whoa big horse!

I’m up to size 13 now!

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Hardypalms Proficient

Hardypalms

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On 11/15/2015 at 11:56 PM, Josh-O said:

I have never been a big fan of the "baggy method" It makes sense for small quantity germination but on a larger scale I prefer community pots on bottom heat for best results.

I have had way to much trouble with fungus issues in zip lock bags.

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Hardypalms

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On 6/27/2018 at 9:10 PM, DoomsDave said:

1. Get seed, from where ever.

2. Plant in pots. Cover with dirt.

3. Water.

4. Wait. And, maybe wait some more.

When the sprouts come, scream your favorite obscenity.

This ☝🏻

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