Here goes the “Aloe/Lentil Soak Method” for germinating old seeds, like +25 year old ones.
- Cut a 5 - 6 inch Fan from the Aloe Plant.
- Slit it along the edge. Unfold, exposing the “Gel”.
- Get a small Canning Jar w/Lid. Scrape Gel into Jar, chop Skin into small pieces, placing them in the Jar also.
- Fill the Jar 1/2 or 3/4 Full with DISTILLED WATER. Cover with Lid.
- Get Second Jar. Put a HANDFUL of Beans/Lentils (I steal a handful of Queen
's “15-Bean Soup Dry Beans”. Again, add Distilled Water. - Shake BOTH very well. For the next 3 - 4 days, give both a good shake.
- On the 5th Day, strain both Jars, leaving only the Liquid. Combine the two, stirring well.
- You can pour an EQUAL amount into each Jar. You now have the Aloe/Lentil Soak. Use it just as you would Water, H. Peroxide, or other Nutrients for germination. You can reuse the mixture, even storing it in the Fridge for 3 - 6 months.
If you have Very O-L-D seeds, add GA3 (25 - 30 PPM). It’s been noted to germinate 50+ year old seeds. I hope this method will aid in getting those stubborn seeds to become viable. SS/BW…mister 
