Sinkers vs Floaters
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:30 pm
Being a (long time) participant of MMMM, I have a lot of old seeds in my "try next year" pile. Instead of starting everything in soil, I've done a few soak (24 hour but can be longer ) tests to test for viability and re-hydrate the older seeds. I think I may have tossed seeds that were floaters needlessly.
While researching this topic, I encountered is a great deal of information on gastrointestinal issues. After passing those by, most postings were about cannabis, I'm starting herbs and some perennial flowers. I don't float tomato or pepper seeds, but maybe you do.
I soaked black eyed susan, parsley, and marjoram which are small and fragile. Some oldies but goodies are popping up after only 3 days, yay! But one variety of the black eyed susan is being stubborn. Guess that one is a gonner.
Curious as to what anyone usually presoaks, and for how long. When I presoak, I wait a few days to see if others catch up, brassicas especially. They germ all over the place for me.
- Lisa
While researching this topic, I encountered is a great deal of information on gastrointestinal issues. After passing those by, most postings were about cannabis, I'm starting herbs and some perennial flowers. I don't float tomato or pepper seeds, but maybe you do.
I soaked black eyed susan, parsley, and marjoram which are small and fragile. Some oldies but goodies are popping up after only 3 days, yay! But one variety of the black eyed susan is being stubborn. Guess that one is a gonner.
Curious as to what anyone usually presoaks, and for how long. When I presoak, I wait a few days to see if others catch up, brassicas especially. They germ all over the place for me.
- Lisa