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Some need darkness and some need more light. Remember, different seeds will have different requirements when it comes to germination. Then plant them in soil or use them in water-based growing systems as soon as the roots begin to grow.) (You can also fold up seeds within a piece of wet paper towel and place them within a container (such as a glass jar with lid only lightly screwed on) to retain moisture but still allow oxygen in. Or simply eat them as nutrient-rich micro-greens.
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Carefully remove your seedlings and plant them in soil/ potting mix (or in a hydroponic or aquaponics system) as soon as the seeds develop their first roots and shoots.Make sure the paper stays moist until the seeds germinate and as they begin to grow.Place the container with the seeds in a warm spot (with temperatures suitable for the seeds you are trying to grow).But larger seeds like peas for example should be pre-soaked. (Small seeds will not usually need to be pre-treated. Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the surface of the paper.You can use a wide range of containers – often things that you may have lying around. Kids often simply screw up wet paper and place it inside an egg shell or an egg box and place seeds on top. However, you can use whatever comes to hand. Then place it in any tray, tub or other container.Ī tray or tub with a clear lid is ideal, as this will help retain moisture.Wet the paper towel thoroughly in water.Start Seeds On/ In Paper TowelsĬress and brassica micro-greens and many other common seeds should germinate well when placed on top of a fully moistened bed of paper towel. Here are some germination methods that can work for many of the seeds you may wish to grow: 1. Others will germinate better when completely surrounded by moisture, rather than simply being placed on top of the material. Many seeds can be sprouted simply by placing them on a substrate that retains water. So what if you want to start seeds now without soil?įortunately, there are several things you can use to start seeds without any soil or compost or leaf mould/ leaf litter at all. 1/3 Leaf Mold (which I make from the leaves that fall in my garden).īut not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden with access to topsoil, many people don’t make their own compost or can’t purchase any and leaf mold is a luxury that takes planning and patience.1/3 Topsoil and well-worked and fine soil. (Hint: soil from mole hills or the hills made by other tunnelling mammals works well).
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My typical seed starting mix looks like this.
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