Improved paper towel and baggy method for germinating seeds (fast)

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With tiny seeds, I have used a very similar method, but with toilet tissue squares, (It breaks down easier, but you're still able to handle it.) inside the baggie. When they sprout, I just plant the whole sheet. It breaks down nicely, doesn't hamper growth, and actually nourishes the soil. Works like a charm! ;). Happy planting everybody!

I did this paper towel method back in 2nd grade. I didn't think much of it back then, but now I want to start planting stuff so here I am re-learning again hahaha. Great video!

A trick I learned for moving smaller seeds like oregano is to use a wet toothpick to pick them up. The seed sticks to the toothpick until you lay it in the soil. Easier than tweezers and you can control the placement.

Thumbs up if you ever did the paper towel method for pot seeds back in the day lol

After watching this video last year, I managed to grow my very first flowers. I didn’t think that I liked sunflowers all that much, but once I managed to grow them they made me so happy. Thank you so much.

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Baggies, a single sheet of thick paper towel, upside down = Magic! I appreciated you sharing your experience with detailed and careful narration. Thank you!

So glad I watched this video a few weeks aggo. I've been gardening a long time but your tip really helped this "old dog" learn a new trick. I'm germinating with more success than ever & not damaging roots. A butterfly weed seed from 2013 (9 years old!) has germinated and is already growing on in a pot. Thank you!

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once again.......minimal verbiage.........maximum information. totally impressed :D

One germination method I have adjusted successfully is the paper towel and baggie. I add a coffee filter between the paper towel (roots don’t grow through) also allows for air so that once a tap root emerges it doesn’t “drown” (too much water, no air) H2O2, 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, diluted with water can help some stubborn seeds get that seed to POP it’s basically super water, but again, when diluted. Lots of information laid out here, very well done 👍💚🌱 love “sharpening” up that Green Thumb of mine 😁

1:20 - Supplies 3:11 - Paper Towel 5:04 - Baggy method 8:33 - Incubate 9:39 - Planting Sprouts 14:30 - Difficult Seeds Pin this comment.

For anyone wondering if this works, YES, It does. 100/10. I did this with pumpkin seeds that i saved from the largest pumpkin i bought last fall. Followed the improved baggie method, I placed in between a thick folded pillowcase (was about the thickness of an ovenmit)that i had laying around. I put that on my cat’s Heatpad that she wasn’t using (The window leaks cold air in the winter so she won’t use it until it gets consistently warm enough) and supposedly it takes 10 days for them germinate but they had good long roots already by day 3! I put 12 seeds in the baggie expecting to need a second batch to get to my desired 10. All 12 Sprouted xD Good method, definitely recommend!

The harder you flick it, the more seeds come out - a valuable lesson in life :)

I loved that you gave a table of contents that is a great touch but I LOVED the whole video THANKS

I just finished watching 3 different videos and yours was the most straight forward. I only wish you had shown the seeds as they grew into plants.

Ha! Two issues I’ve struggled with and you solved it very simple. Thank you sir

Thanks, great video. I considered leaving the seeds visible and adding more air but didn't want to go through the trial and error. It was a big help that you explained your testing.

I remember putting radish seeds in a paper cup and a tissue in 3rd grade. Was a great learning lesson about germination.