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| The frequency of watering depends on factors such as the seed type, container size, and environmental conditions. | The frequency of watering depends on factors such as the seed type, container size, and environmental conditions. | ||
| A good rule of thumb is to water the seed | A good rule of thumb is to water the seed | ||
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| + | ====How to get perfect germination==== | ||
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| + | * Works well for seeds that can be handled with fingers easily (lettuce, or other small seeds may not work well with this method) | ||
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| + | - Pre soak seeds in a small glass of room temperature water for no longer than 8 to 12 hours. | ||
| + | - In a transparent container with a lid, place paper towel and mist with water so the towel is damp but not wet | ||
| + | - Place the seeds in the paper towel, and cover with another paper towel - again misted with water to be damp but not wet | ||
| + | - Check the seeds each day, and when sprouted (usually a couple of days), transplant into ready seedling trays. | ||
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| + | * Example of pre-sprouting Pigeon Peas, before sowing (pictured above). | ||
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| + | ====Successful Seed Germination - Poem==== | ||
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| + | * Permaculture enthusiasts in North Queensland. | ||
| + | * Get ready to learn about seed germination. | ||
| + | * From factors that influence, to seedling care. | ||
| + | * You'll become experts with knowledge to share. | ||
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| + | * Raising your own seedlings is a wise choice. | ||
| + | * Selecting the best plants with your own voice. | ||
| + | * Variety and quality you'll have control. | ||
| + | * And it's cost-effective, | ||
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| + | * Temperature is important, don't let it kill. | ||
| + | * Discuss the ranges, with knowledge and skill. | ||
| + | * Moisture is key, but don't go too far. | ||
| + | * Mist the seeds, don't let them drown in a jar. | ||
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| + | * Light triggers chlorophyll, | ||
| + | * Different species require different approaches. | ||
| + | * Soil quality plays a crucial role. | ||
| + | * Seed-raising mix is key, it's a perfect goal. | ||
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| + | * Fresh and viable seeds, don't use the old. | ||
| + | * A paper towel test, make sure it's told. | ||
| + | * Scarification or soaking, techniques to use. | ||
| + | * Stratification too, with cold winter views. | ||
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| + | * Choose containers wisely, pots, trays or sow. | ||
| + | * Seed size, root depth, and growth habit to know. | ||
| + | * Sow seeds at the right depth, and label each one. | ||
| + | * Water with care, don't let them dry, or they' | ||
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| + | * To get perfect germination, | ||
| + | * Damp paper towels, seeds covered, no falter. | ||
| + | * Transplant sprouted seeds to ready trays. | ||
| + | * And watch them grow, in many wonderful ways. | ||
