It’s peak tomato season and if you’re lucky, you aren’t getting through them fast enough. While preserving the bulk of your harvest to keep from waste and spoiling is the best move, there are definitely times when you just want to hold onto that handful of heirlooms for a few days longer and enjoy the fruits of your labor fresh. Thankfully, how you store your tomatoes can buy you that extra time and it’s as simple as storing them stem-side down.
4 Simple Tricks To Find Out If Your Seeds Will Germinate Or Not
21.07.2024 - 10:00 / balconygardenweb.com / Ralph Astley
Sometimes, the healthiest-looking seeds may not sprout, wasting your time. However, if you use these tips, you will know quickly if the seed is viable for germination and save a lot of waiting time!
Let’s start with the easiest–the water test! Drop your seeds in a glass jar or vessel with water for about 15 minutes. If the seeds sink, they are good to sprout, but if they float, discard them. If you aren’t planting the good seeds immediately, dry them off and store them safely until you are ready.
However, this method isn’t foolproof, especially for smaller seeds. Some types may float due to air pockets inside, and some may sink after absorbing water. For instance, radish, marigold, acorn, and even marijuana seeds that float may start sprouting a day after if left in the water. But this is a great place to start, anyhow!
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Now we’re getting serious about this germination business! Even master gardeners rely on this trick to discover if their seeds will germinate. Grab your gardening apron and follow our advice!
Place ten or more seeds on one side of a slightly damp paper towel and fold the rest over the seeds. Insert this damp towel sandwiched into a Ziploc bag and seal it. Now leave this seed package in a warm, humid area, and without touching it, obsess over it until sprouts emerge.
Depending on the type of seed, in a week to ten days, you’ll know which of these ten seeds made it out alive. Now you’ll have a clear indication of how many seedlings you’ll get per batch of seeds and can prepare accordingly. Also, check out these seeds that germinate best in paper towels.
Not exactly a test, but your seed’s age is a very good indicator of its
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