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I like to mess around with plants, but I have always had a hard time getting seeds to reliably sprout, or germinate.
Yesterday, I wandered around the Internet, trying to learn more about how to germinate seeds, and found the so-called “sparse seed”. This is a peculiar way to describe the method of scoring, sanding or cutting off the part of the seed shell so that water can enter the interior to activate germination. You can search YouTube to watch a series of videos on this topic.
Therefore, although this is a very simple instruction, I hope it will be helpful to many people who wish to grow plants from seeds.
Let’s get started, shall we?
Step 1: What do you need…
You will need :
o Seeds, dried
o Some way to damage the seed shell (I used 220-grit wet-and-dry sandpaper, but you can also use nail clippers or fine metal file, etc.)
o Water
o Paper towel (optional)
o ZipLock sandwitch or snack bag (optional)
That’s all.
Step 2: Now damage the seed shell…
Grasp a dry seed and damage the shell with sandpaper, or tear off a small part of the seed shell, or file off the side of the seed shell to damage the side of the seed shell.
You do not want to sand or cut files other than seed shells. When you reach the inside of the seed, you have gone far enough. The idea is to allow water to enter the inside of the seed shell through capillary action to distribute water.
If you sand or cut or file too deep inside the seed itself, you may damage the seed, and then the seed will not germinate.
Trial and trial is required until you master it.
Step 3: Water the Seeds and Germinate Them…
You can do this step a lot of different ways, but the way I like to do it is as follows:
o Wet the paper towel with water, and then wipe it dry to make it moist but not dripping. It should be quite dry.
o Arrange the scratched dried seeds on a folded paper towel. I usually make two rows of 5 seeds for a total of 10 seeds.
o Carefully place the paper towel with the seeds in the ZipLock sandwich or snack bag. Squeeze out all the air and seal the bag. o Put the bag with the seeds in a warm place.
I have a bread proofing oven that I like to use, which can keep the temperature around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, which seems to be the best choice for most seeds.
o With luck, you should see your seeds sprout roots within 24 hours.
I hope this was helpful for you and i hope this can help you find more success in germinating seeds!
