Do I have to wait until the pods is really dry to pick the seed. Or how dry does it have to be.
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It depends on what you will use the seeds for, if they are to eat you should pick them when they are green and young and tender, if you want to plant them you should wait until they are dry and brown.
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The seeds remain dry inside the bins. I am pleased. Of course, the seed that spills to where the birds can access them are wet, but the rain drips through and those seeds are consumed before they are soaked and rot.
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Start with a short glass of water, have a fork ready to stir and drink it quickly, following with a refill of water - so you drink at least 12 oz of water along with the seed mixture. I use 1/2 scoop at the most, mix it with dehydrated greens and water. It absorbs water fast so don't wait even a few seconds before you down it.
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First you have to soak the seeds in water (at least 4 hours to 8 hours depending on the size of the seed) for 1-2 tbsp. of seeds. Then you rinse and place them into a tray. Put the solid tray on bottom and add 1/8 to 1/4 cup of water 3-4 times a day. Don't let them dry out. They don't have to be placed in the sun but it helps, or under flor. light. Darin water out of bottom once a day. When sprouts are ready(4-5 days) they need rinsed and the hulls need to be discarded (they are bitter). Dry as much as much as possible and store in container or veggie bag in frig. enjoy
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As long as the rapid rooter is still moist just plant the seed directly into it. If it has dried out give it a quick soak. 5 minutes should be more than enough. Do NOT prestart the seeds on a paper towel. That is literally a grade three science project, not how any serious gardener/farmer would ever do it. Put them under lights immediately, even though the seeds haven't started yet. That will speed germination and prevent stretching when they do sprout. Leafy greens and herbs 12h/ day, tomatoes/peppers/the other thing 18h/day. NEVER 24h/day. Start with the Fluorescent light 3-4 inches above the rooters and let the seedlings grow up to 1-2 inches. raise the lights to maintain 1-2 inches distance. As long as the rapid rooter is still moist just plant the seed directly into it. If it has dried out give it a quick soak. 5 minutes should be more than enough. Do NOT prestart the seeds on a paper towel. That is literally a grade three science project, not how any serious gardener/farmer would ever do it. Put them under lights immediately, even though the seeds haven't started yet. That will speed germination and prevent stretching when they do sprout. Leafy greens and herbs 12h/ day, tomatoes/peppers/the other thing 18h/day. NEVER 24h/day. Start with the Fluorescent light 3-4 inches above... » Read More As long as the rapid rooter is still moist just plant the seed directly into it. If it has dried out give it a quick soak. 5 minutes should be more than enough. Do NOT prestart the seeds on a paper towel. That is literally a grade three science project, not how any serious gardener/farmer would ever do it. Put them under lights immediately, even though the seeds haven't started yet. That will speed germination and prevent stretching when they do sprout. Leafy greens and herbs 12h/ day, tomatoes/peppers/the other thing 18h/day. NEVER 24h/day. Start with the Fluorescent light 3-4 inches above the rooters and let the seedlings grow up to 1-2 inches. raise the lights to maintain 1-2 inches distance. « Show Less
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I planted these last season. I didn't really keep track but I would guess that I twice picked 20 - 40 pods of varying sizes a couple of months apart. I planted mine too close together & in raised beds...not a good idea.
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I usually try to put the grass seed down when we are expecting rain. After that I only water the seed if the weather turns exceptionally dry or hot. The grass does come up rather quickly and it's a great grass and it takes the summer heat very well.
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I purchased a little tool from Amazon (egg poacher lifter) that lifts them out of the water, but before that, I just used a pair of tongs to pick them up. I still must use the tongs to help place the pod onto the lifter.
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I just called to ask the company this question before making the purchase (as grinding sprouted berries is a must for me), and they said it is just fine as long as the sprouted berries are completely dry/dehydrated before putting them through the mill.
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You soak the seeds to soften up the outer shell so that you can peel part of the shell to speed up the growing process. If I knew how to post pictures on Amazon, I could show you what my 3 plants currently looking like. Once my seeds arrive ( I bought more) I will record every step I take to get the seeds to grow.
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When you clean it out (and taking it apart to clean out is easy) you may find some seed caked on top of the feeding openings. But that's it. The majority of the seed stays dry in its plastic box.
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I'm not the manufacturer of the product, so I can't answer that question with any authority. However, I'd probably wait until the area is dry.
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I really would like to know this answer myself. I purchased 100 seeds and planted 40 of them. I soaked them for 2 days, then put them in 4 inch cups and kept them wet for 6 months. Not even a single one came up. I was disappointed.
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I used mixed seed & small nuts but never dried fruit. Not sure how it would work with dried fruit
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The best results I had were using jiffy pods, with a grow light indoors until the weather was warm enough outside to put them in pots. It takes about two weeks to germinate at >75 degree soil temperature.
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Seeds are too small to put in water. Someone suggested you put them in the freeze for a couple of days first to stimulate germination. Then you seed them directly in soil with very thin amount on top, but have to be very careful about keeping moisted. Germination takes very long, about 2-3 weeks. Good Luck.
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I just seeded today but, it is a wait & see game? I hope it works for me!R.J.