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Post by deran »

here im gonna show u a good way to germ those old n precious seeds

i dont doubt at all that u all know how to germ properly, tho sometimes, no matter how good you r at it, it just doesnt want to happen, resulting in frustration and what else ...

and by murphys law, that happens with the most anticipated seeds that you have (lost) ...

well, those times are over, with this little trick :mrgreen:


what you need :

1 - sand paper , size n strenght arent important
2 - a film canister , or a similar container
3 - destilled water
4 - some clean(ed) plastic caps

i guess the pics speak for themselves:

step 1
take the sandpaper, and line it into the inside of the film canister (or your container of choice)

step 2
put seeds into container, close it and swirl/shake around for 1- 2 minutes

step 3
fill clean caps with destilled water and put seeds into it to soak, until they crack open


thats it, easy ... your impossible / hard to germ seeds will gain a huge germination rate :emp:

that natural - oily - coating of seeds gets micro raptured, and by that allowing easy contact with water to germ, it "softens" the seed shell - for better germination rates

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Post by Stoned Cold Dragon »

hey deran ,
since u already started the topic i'll add another method to germ old seed, especially ones we feel are valuable if they germ.


here's a Seed cracking method for old seedstock.

Use a screw-top glass jar, w/ metal lid. Punch a hole thru the lid to fit an air hose. Seal w/ silicone sealant. When dry fill jar w/ water,seeds and if possible, a few drops of DMSO. Screw on lid and attach hose to working fish pump. Leave for 24-48 hrs.
Proceed w/ normal germinating technique.

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