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seeds My Method for Starting Seeds

I took pictures of my method to help a friend and thought they might help out other newbies. The pictures are self explanatory. These seeds are Ashe County Pimiento, which germinates quickly. The seeds germinated in less than 72 hours. I keep them about 3 feet from my wood burning stove, so they stay toasty warm.

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The last picture shows a seed on the tip of a paring knife all ready to put in potting soil about 1/4 inch deep.

I had given my friend a lot of old seeds. This method is a good way to see if the seeds are still viable.


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I've don't whe whole paper towel in a bag thing for a while, is this a better way? Also for those who soak seeds, how long do you soak them before using a method like this one?
 
I use this same method. Saves a lot of time opening bags and unfolding paper towels to check for sprouts. It seems that I always have a few stubborn varieties that don't want to germinate uncovered, so I will throw a layer of paper towel on those to get them to pop.
 
Thank you for posting this.  You inspired me to do something similar this year.  I had been using Rockwool with bottom water in Grodan trays, but they grew at different rates and some would drink all the water before I noticed!  This lets me see the water level, and give them more individual attention.  
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