Laurelayn
Jedi
I read about and recently decided to try the hydrogen peroxide soak for my seeds and the results are just amazing. I put the seeds in ice cube trays and labeled them. I filled each cell 1/2 way with water and put 1/2 a dropper full of H2O2 in each and let them soak overnight. the results; hollyhocks, which list a germ. time of 10 to 15 days were up in less than 48 hours totally did not expect that. okra, minnesota midget cantaloupe, sumpter pickling cukes, brussels sprouts, and triple treat pumpkin were up in 72 hours. gourds, heirloom tomatoes, lemon cukes, and broccoli were all mostly up in 3 to 5 days, with just a few laggers. all of these seeds are from 2 to 5 years old. I have another bunch of herbs, flowers, and veggies soaking and will plant tomorrow. I was very careful about planting depths and this was also the first time I ever planted seeds with tweezers. I wish I had soaked the peas, carrots, radishes, and beets I put in the ground 2 weeks ago. my succession plantings will be soaked from now on. gardeners...you have to try this! so very simple and I am thrilled with the results
editing to add: I soaked the seeds overnight and then planted them in a soilless seed starting mix in 6 pack flats in a south facing windowsill which is where they are sprouting. :)
editing to add: I soaked the seeds overnight and then planted them in a soilless seed starting mix in 6 pack flats in a south facing windowsill which is where they are sprouting. :)