is it better to sprout by soaking/rinsing before planting? or not really necessary, just plant them and water and keep in dark until they sprout?
241209
Yes, it is definitely better to sprout by soaking/rinsing before planting, I've tried both ways and this one is the best one, enjoy!
241210
I just planted right away and sprouted beautifully. I don't really see the need for soaking or sprouting before planting.
1306072
I have a well so I just use plain water. I had the plants outside during the summer heat to germinate, then brought them in. They almost all germinated, but I have lost a few over the winter, probably because my house is colder and dryer than they would require. I do not spray them, and I believe that this could help, but the majority of them are still thriving anyway.
1192010
They would (I have them sprouted: soak for 24hrs; drain; make them moist; Damp, Dark place, as in the oven). But they do not taste as well as soaked after 24 hrs. Asides, this is a great product. My 4th. purchase. (Hope it helped!)
909067
Two ways. Soak seeds overnight then sow it in a pot and cover pot in plastic. Keep it moist until the seed germinate. 2, Crack the seed carefully then plant it same way as No 1. Do this around April onward. Do not let pot dry. Don't over water of seed will rot. Good luck
81937
I would wrap roots in paper towl and put the roots in the water. I waited about a week.before planting mine they are doing good in the house. I live in Michigan and the plants were blooming I didn't want them outout side because they would go dormant.
662446
I put mine in a pretty ash tray with some moss. Spray it every morning with water, placed under a table lamp and it now has two "babies". Seems free air is the key here.Live in Reno, NV were the air is very dry thus the spritzing every day. I do not give mine the soaking as instructed as they rot especially in the pretty round hanging terrariums. This is my fourth try with this type plantand ONLY success.
1485806
I recommend you pickup one of the great books out there on Herb gardens or Urban Self Sufficiency. Starter pots/Beds and and transfer to 4" pots once they are 2" high. There are a lot of other ways to do it, just remember to provide adequate watering and drainage plus indirect sunlight while sprouting the seeds. Pay attention to them daily to have a high suitability rate. Not all seed will germinate and not all plants will survive, THIS IS NORMAL. Older seeds tend to germinate less. Seeds poorly stored also germinate less. Harvest herbs before they flower, unless you are going to harvest the seeds. Have fun! I recommend you pickup one of the great books out there on Herb gardens or Urban Self Sufficiency. Starter pots/Beds and and transfer to 4" pots once they are 2" high. There are a lot of other ways to do it, just remember to provide adequate watering and drainage plus indirect sunlight while sprouting the seeds. Pay attention to them daily to have a high suitability rate. Not all seed will germinate and not all plants will survive, THIS IS NORMAL. Older seeds tend to germinate less. Seeds poorly stored also germinate less. Harvest herbs before they flower, unless you are going to... » Read More I recommend you pickup one of the great books out there on Herb gardens or Urban Self Sufficiency. Starter pots/Beds and and transfer to 4" pots once they are 2" high. There are a lot of other ways to do it, just remember to provide adequate watering and drainage plus indirect sunlight while sprouting the seeds. Pay attention to them daily to have a high suitability rate. Not all seed will germinate and not all plants will survive, THIS IS NORMAL. Older seeds tend to germinate less. Seeds poorly stored also germinate less. Harvest herbs before they flower, unless you are going to harvest the seeds. Have fun! « Show Less
1572558
The seed packet should have directions regarding how deep to plant the seed. Some seeds need only a sprinkling of dirt on top, others are best buried 1/2 inch or deeper. Just depends on what you are planting. And then of course, water them generously (but don't drown them) and put them in a sunny window as soon as the seeds start sprouting.
314673
Stick them in dirt water till moist! Let completly dry before watering! The whole secret to succulent s is DONT OVER WATER! its better to over "dry out"then to over water they like bright light but only some can handle direct sun! Neglect them they love it! Thats the trick to orchids too!
1933912
I just rinsed once a day and if you have it propped at an angle so the sprouts do not sit in water they should be fine. Hope this helps.
2138835
I did not soak mine and they grow beautifully. soaking would give them a boost.
2032449
I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.
2138840
I did not soak them overnight. Mine didn't come up but that doesn't mean they won't work for you. I have had success in the past. My soil is salty and it's difficult to find plants that will work.
704219
I spread my seeds outside in a flower bed with average/slightly improved soil but nothing special, gave them water, took maybe 8-11 days and they sprouted like crazy. They can take the cold but I plan to keep a patch going year round. Where my bed sits, they get about 4+ hrs of sun in the morning. If you don't have a garden or a bed, you could use a planter. I have used that method too and it worked fine.
2138841
The seeds look like beans but the vine isn't very bean like. It's a prolific bloomer until frost. Soaking seeds overnight before planting will speed up germination but don't soak longer than overnight or the seeds get mushy and fewer will germinate (voice of experience here)
226655
I used the method of using a damp napkin putting the seeds in the folded napkin and seal it with some air in a zip-lock bag. I had about a 95% success this way. Once sprouted, gently plant in good moisture controlled soil.
2249301
I always soak moonflower seeds. The outer shell like covering will become pliable an in most case split so you won't have to nick them. This is just my way of handling the seeds.