Hey I would like to try this worm casting method how exactly would I do it like put the worm castings in a small container and cover it? Also how does one go about scuffing a seed?
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They make seed scuffer i think… google it… or just rub them gently on sandpaper preferably higher grit …
I use johnnypotseeds method… it’s on here have a look… very good description JohnnyPotseed’s Germination Technique
put seeds on top put lid on container… I use regular spring water to wet them… wet them till Shiney then dry again with paper towel until not shiney… cover leave alone check daily
I soak (for fun, not for efficient clever strategy or anything) in ~300 PPM tap water with chlorine and all, then paper towel (for fun, to watch the tap roots pop), then nestle the seeds with tap roots down in media (ProMix, stays wet-not-soaked, has initial charge of nutes that seem to play well with seedlings)… and then when they are ready for an up-pot to 1 gallon pots, I directly pop them into 7 gal pots because, why not. Sharing for balance.
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What is your germination rate?
I hesitate to tell the world 100% because we are all in the struggle together, but.
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Yeah this method is best for older seeds… 10 plus years… otherwise just water and paper towel… maybe heat mat… . I like the worm castings because I don’t have to worry about them being there too long… all that happens is they start to root… take em out plant em lol… it’s been super good to me
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Plus they get that miccorohizae or however u spell it… from the worm castings
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seeds that dont germinate is gasoline are not fire.
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Also… I’d hesitate to tell everyone to use tap… because everyone’s tap water is different… won’t help anyone unless they have your type of tap… say like where I’m from… lol… but again there’s many ways to skin a cat 
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Awesome some of my beans are definitely old & were probably not kept at optimal conditions. I hope this will work for them thanks again for the info super appreciated
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Anytime man… let me know how it goes… curiosity is piqued on yours
I have a good feeling it will work
Old beans
It’s best to sand lightly with a nail file , fine sand paper . Ect. Then if you soak do so with a splash of hydrogen peroxide added to tap water
Soak 12 hrs then on to worm castings method
I am trying let complicated ways
For the most part I no longer soak seeds except if there old ones
But moist and warm environment is what they like
So a heating mat and a dome to raise rh is a good thing but keep them in the dark until
you see tails
Now that said a good friend just puts them in coco with a dome and a little heat directly under a low watt light and it never fails
Lol
We do what we like
And what works for us
Paps
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Thank you paps I was going to mention a heat mat as well… and don’t forget to put a towel in between, those heat mats get friggin hot sometimes lol
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Cool. I’ve got some really high grit sandpaper so I’ll give em a light scuff. Might try to soak one and go straight to worm casting with another see what happens already got a box on a heating pad with towels so got that covered thanks again for the tips!
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Great idea
I do set mine on a timer 15 on 30 off
Good luck please post a thread and if you tag me I’ll be able to fine you
Paps
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Heatmats I think heat 3-5c higher than ambient temperature , so watch they not on in warm summer temps or on on temp spikes , you will melt the tray or worse
Also a thin piece of reflective insulation under mat is more effient so no loss of heat to floor
The reptile people make excellent controllers for them to eliminate this and keep temps steady all year round , cheap secondhand on eBay etc
I use Habistat ones , but check min and max wattage usages befor purchasing and match with what you using , some are pulsing ( switch on and off ) and some are dimming , both great
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