New Grower Paper towel method or Straight in soil?

[beetybabe]

Just want to check the most prefered method of germinating seeds and why?

 

[evol]

I like to start seeds in a paper towl just untill they crack and I see the tip of the tap root peeking out then I put it in soil. I do this to make sure the seed is good but do not want to damage the microscopic roots if I let it go too long and it grows into the paper towl

 

[beetybabe]

Do you water the soil before or after the seed is placed in?

 

[fweedom]

i use the paper towel method and have had literally 100% germ rate so far..the only problem ive had with that method is dropping the seed a few times from the tweezers when going from paper towel to soil but thats just my fault..

 

[Clyde Puffer]

Water before, or your see will probably end up lying on top when everything settles.

 

[evol]

I like the soil to be moist before I put the seed in and then MIST water on top after I put it in the soil

 

[Clyde Puffer]

Paper towel or straight into the soil - I think it depends on personal preferences. You find a method you like and you stick with it. I've been germinating seeds for over thirty years and I can't say which is best. I've fucked up the paper towel method and I've fucked up the soil method, but most of the time I get it right whatever method I use.

 

[GoAuto6]

strait to soil....unless they don't like that then, to the paper towel.........

 

[The Squid]

I soak for 24-48 hours until they crack and then plant in pre watered mix. Lightly press the bean down into your medium and lightly cover a little. You can cover with plastic wrap until sprouted if you want. It helps keep moisture, temps and humidity good for germinating. I used to use the paper towel method, but deemed it a hassle after a while. Just me.

 

[dingo]

I use cotton wool to provide moisture around the seed. Once the white tail appears, I insert seed in pre-watered soil with white tail pointing up(not down).