Seed Germination Rate: How to Test?

[@larrystone5749]

Very informative and thank you for sharing enjoyed it Keep it Organic Be safe God Bless

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

Thanks Larry!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@valenciagreen6963]

Thank you! You taught me something new. Great technique and information.

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

Glad it was helpful! I've been wanting to do that video for a while so glad that you found it useful!!

[@julieagain]

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[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

Thanks Julie!!

[@Boater]

I use pretty much the same technique. Really useful if you have some older seed packs. I usually write down the days to germinate on the zip bag, so I can be sure I've given them enough time

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

That's a great idea! I didn't write it down on the bag but knew it as I waited to check them out. Great tip!

[@Boater]

@@LouisianaSimpleLiving it usually don't take the full number of days too get germination, because you've given the seeds near-ideal conditions. But it's a good back-end date to be sure you give them enough time for non-starters.

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

Absolutely correct!! Thanks!!

[@Nobody-c6g]

Great video.
Did you leave the seed bags outside? Were they inside?

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

No, I brought them inside and put it on a shelf until ready to check them.

[@Nobody-c6g]

@@LouisianaSimpleLiving thank you - just near a window then?

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

For the lettuce, yes, it has to have some light to germinate whereas most other seeds like the Tomatoes do not require light.

[@brianramsey3824]

U plant your seed seed test seeds dont u if they sprout? I typically domt have much seed on hand to be wasting a sprout

[@LouisianaSimpleLiving]

Most of my seed packets have plenty of seeds to test the germination rate so not terribly concerned. The ones with less I dont' usually test, I just go with it and they usually germinate.