STINK or BUST

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@JohnnyPotseed

older seeds that have ‘hardened’ I do slightly different, but the same results in the end. I get good germ rates from even them.
First I’d run a small sanding with an emery board all around the seeds to weaken the outer layer some, then gently and carefully remove the ridge with a scalpel. Then a presoak about 10-12 hours in slightly warm carbonated water & a little Hydrogen peroxide.

Here’s what he says about older stock specifically
But yeah, it’s the worm castings germination method. Never tried it, but I know better than to second guess somebody with JP’s chops