For a video update: After 26 days, I finally got germination of the pepper seeds. It took four weeks, but they gave me a 85% germination rate. It's good to have patience.
Peppers and eggplants drive me crazy. They take so long to germinate and require extra heat and light. I really enjoy both plants, though, so I jump on the carousel every year and start again.
Peppers are perennials, as you know, so that is why they took so long to come out of dormancy. I've had old peppers that never germinated and others that easily did. I wonder if that has to do with the strain.
This was one of the most useful video I ever saw on TH-cam, bar none. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, your kindness and clarity is extremely appreciated.
Perfect timing + excellent tips. I’ve got some seeds that are borderline “still good” (or older) according to the standard chart that most of you are familiar with : beans 3 yrs, peppers 2 yrs, onions 1 year, tomatoes 4 yrs, etc.. This will make it easier - thanks
I had a break in my gardening due to major surgery in both legs. Now I am back. My Kyoto cucumber seeds are 13 years old. I have sown severl seeds in two cubes of a seed tray, and one in each germinated. I have two plants now to save new seeds. I am happy.
I've learned an important thing today. I grow nearly all my salad leaves. 3rd year seeds, likely why I've had difficulty starting them this winter. I will use your method to germinate the old ones. Thank you very much!
I'm glad you posted this video. Three years ago, me and my husband traveled to Romania and brought some seeds that were about $0.10. I realized later that the seeds went through the X-ray at the airport, so they are most likely dead. But this year I threw some in the ground and they germinated. As I have about 30 packs, I will definitely try to see if any other miracles are in the box or if they're all dead. Thank you
I just did this a couple of weeks ago to evaluate about 20 packs of seeds. Placed them in a large clear plastic pie tray from the grocery store. Works great. I'll probably use this process to germinate all of my seeds this year.
@@GardenerScott Tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, beets did well. Peppers, squash, cucumbers, basil, not so well. Peppers only got about 5% germination and the seeds were only 1 year old.
Started a few old seeds like this a few days ago to see how they would do. So far, I've had collards, dill, and basil that have sprouted. All the packets are 4-5 years old. Can't wait to see how the others turn out!
Very interesting Mr. Scott. I didnt know if i should throw out my 3 yr old seeds or not. Now i know how to check. I might even be able to use them... Thank you so much my friend.
I used to start all my vegetable seeds this way, but i used toilet paper instead of paper towels. The thinner material made spotting the sprouts easier! I think you might have thrown the pepper seeds out too soon. I recall that there are varieties that take several weeks to germinate and a few that may take up to a month.
You're right that pepper seeds often take longer. I haven't thrown mine out yet because I want to see if any ever germinate, but after more than three weeks there's still nothing.
Every year I buy some of my seeds from the Dollar Tree. So far I most often get 100% germination.🙂 I think they come from a well known seed company just hitting another market.
I have the same experience with the Dollar Tree seeds. Almost always 100% germination. The only reason ithink they are so cheap, is because they have way less seeds in the pack than other brands. Which is fine with me, as I have no control and buy seeds like crazy, way more than I typically use
Mike Mueting True, I am not guaranteed that its a heritage variety. But I do know it will be a cantaloupe, and that the seeds are viable. I am on a very tight fixed income, and only in my second year of gardening. I will be planting a lot of different things and I had to invest in a seed starter setup this year. Saving a little is worth the risk to me so that I can buy other seeds and increase the variety in my garden. All my other seeds are heritage so I will be saving seed and if the cantaloupes are not to my liking next year I will buy some seeds for them.
Thanks so much for your videos. Once again you've added something that I didn't know/realize. The tip on inverting the baggie was a truly "well duh!" moment for me.
hi mate, I would keep those peppers a bit longer, because some varieties can take a month and a half up to two months to germinate. don't give up. great video
Yes, you're right, Giles. I haven't tossed them yet and am still checking. After three weeks there is still no sign of germination. I remember getting seedlings at about 10 days when I first used them years ago. Thanks.
Gardener Scott If it’s been 3 weeks with nothing then you are probably right in that they are not viable, but I’ve been surprised with superhots in the past. Thanks for the videos!
I have more of a would you question and I know this post is 2 years old but would you show how you plant your seeds after germination? You have such a way with teaching I could really benefit from a better tutorial.
I'm new to your channel, and am really enjoying your videos. You put a lot of work into them and it shows. Keep up the great work. Matt in the U.P. of Michigan.
great tips Scott! I wasn't sure what to do with some really old random seeds. They were all small quantities that weren't really worth planting. I fed the big ones (sunflower seeds, corn, peas, beans) to the chickens as scratch. I sprouted all of the small ones (like carrot seeds tomatoes, peppers, etc) in a tray, and I'll give it to them as sprouts in a week or two. Good for small quantities of "this and that" you may have left
@@GardenerScott Obviously less desirable than making food.. But great for things that did poorly, or you didn't like. Or the tiny bits left over of old packets
But if you're worried about breaking their roots that get stuck to the paper. Try placing them like 1-2 cm apart in a grid like pattern. Yes will take some time to get right before closing the bag. Then whey they root you could just take out the entire paper and cut it in to squares, one square per seed then plant the seeds with the paper squares.
This is how I start most of my seeds just because I don't like waiting to see if they're actually going to come up out of the dirt lol. Also because I like to grow hydroponically and in soil..
I got faster germination with really hot pepper seeds such as the Carolina reaper by putting the seeds in the freezer for three days or so first, then I put the seeds in a growing medium and they sprouted in about 10 days.
Just the way I have done it for many years. When testing bean seeds you will get much better results if you soak the Seeds overnight before or use double the paper towel..,they need to take up more than their weight in water to germinate successfully.
I like how you did not put paper towel over the seeds. It's easier to see how things are going. This morning I opened up my FOLDED paper towels only to find white fungus on several seeds :( If I'd not folded, I would have seen any problems a lot sooner. I like your methold so much better.
I food germination tests on beans from the grocery store, Whole food bulk had the best averaging 75% or better, Goya was next at about 70, store brand never did better than 50. That said for the difference in price, buying bulk ‘food’ beans by the lb might be a really great way to get a lot of bean seeds and diversity for a whole lot less than buying from a seed company. I haves very low fixed income and am trying to garden to feed myself and my family, 15 pinto bean seeds for 5$ vs 1 lb of pinto beans for the same dollar is a much better deal, and I can just save 15 seeds out from dinner and have the best of both worlds! and at least with the Whole Foods I can select for organic non gmo etc...
I prefer to do this test allowing the root to grow into the paper towel. If I want to plant the germinated seed I just cut the paper towel section with the seed/root and plant it. That minimizes the disturbance.
I've got seeds that are 20 years old probably that are still good but I keep them in the freezer.i bought them in bulk and use some ever so often.something to consider
@Gardener Scott Must I always "water" the paper towels once it passed a day? Or leave it be for a week? The gravity technique is cool never thought of that until now.
As long as a seed hasn’t been exposed to high humidity or water I think they should be good for a really long time. I think there is a thin membrane that becomes active when exposed to water and breaks down. To essentially wick water into the shell to make the seedling 🌱 start growing. Now don’t hold me too it but that’s how I understand it.
I found some radish seed I saved 5 years age. Along with some lettuce seeds. The radish almost all sprouted. But not the lettuce. None of them sprouted at all.
Yes they will. But, you can tear out the paper towel around the root and plant the whole thing. I’ve recently switched to using coffee filters instead of paper towels because it’s much harder for the root to penetrate the filter.
I place the seeds on top of a square of wet paper towel, seal the bag and place it face down. The seeds grow down so the roots grow into the plastic instead of the paper.
I thought I read somewhere that pepper seeds can be finicky and possibly putting them in the freezer (length of time?) before you try to propagate them can help?!?!
Thanks. Yes, pepper seeds can be finicky, especially the super hot ones. There are many seeds that can benefit from cold stratification in the refrigerator, but typically pepper seeds don't.
I bought a bunch of 2012 seeds from a yard sale and experimented with sprouting. Most of the radishes and tomatoes and a few cucumbers sprouted. Lettuce, carrots, peppers, cabbage did not. Also, treating old seeds with gibberellic acid is supposed to help with germination.
Yes. I did the germination test to prepare for when I start seeds for my garden. It's a little early to grow these and put them outside, but they can easily be transplanted into pots.
Every time I try to germinate seeds in a plastic bag, they start to mold, or are dry (because I tried putting less water) within a week. I have tried to germinate hundreds of seeds this way. How do you keep them from molding?
I poke little pin holes it the bag. I get a sewing needle just enough to let the air breathe I found if it gets too hot the seeds will mold and it happened to me. So I tried put an inch or two of water inside so then put the towel inside it'll soak just enough water to moisten seeds
I don't seal the bag completely and will leave one edge slightly open. I check them regularly and add another spray of water if needed or open the bag to let more air in if it looks too wet. Because I can usually determine the germination rate within a week, a little mold isn't a problem if it develops.
Sure. I try to explain why the knowledge works in my videos. Much of the information is easily transferable. When I know it to be different for other regions I try to point it out. I also encourage gardeners to get to know other gardeners in their area to learn what works best. Any time a gardening educator tells you that their way is best, I suggest you find a second opinion near you.
Scott has a video on just this question. Personally, I recommend using his knoledge as your starting point and couple it with the knowledge obtainable from your local cooperative extension service and local gardeners/master gardeners. Finally, try to experiment a little every year. It's fun to see if you can push the boundaries or discover a new to you favorite crop.
I 'member when the Butch-T scorpion was the hottest pepper out there, delicious! You do a lot of super hot peppers on your channel? Cuz we would all love more
@@GardenerScott so exciting about your New Garden this year.see what your going to grow..are you going to grow some suger pie pumpkins.an sugar baby's watermelon
Yeah I think I have some pepper seeds that aren't germinating. I even tried to soak them in water and hydrogen peroxide to try to help. It's been probably about a week and still haven't seen any signs of germination. My Carolina reaper sending didn't even take this long. It's funny how hot Pepper's take longer than the sweet peppers to germinate. Even like jalapenos are quicker than the spicy ones. All that evil in side the really spicy peppers takes a while to germinate.
Good observation. I like growing jalapenos, partly because they germinate faster and I can grow the seedlings at the same pace as other plants. I'll keep a watch on the ones in the video to see if they every germinate.
For a video update: After 26 days, I finally got germination of the pepper seeds. It took four weeks, but they gave me a 85% germination rate. It's good to have patience.
Peppers and eggplants drive me crazy. They take so long to germinate and require extra heat and light. I really enjoy both plants, though, so I jump on the carousel every year and start again.
Peppers are perennials, as you know, so that is why they took so long to come out of dormancy. I've had old peppers that never germinated and others that easily did. I wonder if that has to do with the strain.
Wow! I'm glad you didn't throw them. Peppers are so finicky. Thanks for the update, that's awesome
This is one of the best gardening channels on YT. As usual, thank you very much for the video.
Thanks so much.
Now that was a learner for me. Turning the seeds upside down.Thank you sir.👍
This was one of the most useful video I ever saw on TH-cam, bar none. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, your kindness and clarity is extremely appreciated.
Perfect timing + excellent tips. I’ve got some seeds that are borderline “still good” (or older) according to the standard chart that most of you are familiar with : beans 3 yrs, peppers 2 yrs, onions 1 year, tomatoes 4 yrs, etc.. This will make it easier - thanks
I've learned so much here today!! I've shared this helpful video with me 80 year old dad who is a big fan of your channel!!! Thank You!!
I had a break in my gardening due to major surgery in both legs. Now I am back.
My Kyoto cucumber seeds are 13 years old. I have sown severl seeds in two cubes of a seed tray, and one in each germinated. I have two plants now to save new seeds. I am happy.
I've learned an important thing today. I grow nearly all my salad leaves. 3rd year seeds, likely why I've had difficulty starting them this winter. I will use your method to germinate the old ones. Thank you very much!
I am going to use your method. I got bags and pepper towels ready now
Thank you Gardener Scott sure are a educator, gotta be a better student on my end!
I just bought some zipper bags and will try this today
I like your rmethod better and will be doing it this way from now on. Thank you.
I'm glad you posted this video. Three years ago, me and my husband traveled to Romania and brought some seeds that were about $0.10. I realized later that the seeds went through the X-ray at the airport, so they are most likely dead. But this year I threw some in the ground and they germinated. As I have about 30 packs, I will definitely try to see if any other miracles are in the box or if they're all dead. Thank you
🤔🤨 i think air port xrays are lose dose. it wouldn't kill seeds
How and why. Great info, Time to clean my seed box out.
Great tips thank you Mr Scott
very good tip of the day. now I'm off to test some flower seeds from baker creek that I could not get to grow. thanks
Thanks.
Luke from Mi Gardener managed to germinate 86 Tomato seeds! They had been in a company shadowbox for years, Incredible that any germinated at all.
Tomatoes are well-known for lasting many years. I hope to start some this year that I know are five years old.
I'm not surprised about those pepper seeds. Superhots can be divas.
Super smart, never thought about putting things upside down. Use this method a lot! Will definitely do this next time!
Thanks, Tonya.
Great Info!!! Very Clearly Spoken For All Ages To Understand!!! Thanks From Atlanta, Ga. :-)
Thank you. I'm glad to help.
I just did this a couple of weeks ago to evaluate about 20 packs of seeds. Placed them in a large clear plastic pie tray from the grocery store. Works great. I'll probably use this process to germinate all of my seeds this year.
Hope you have great germination.
@@GardenerScott Tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, beets did well. Peppers, squash, cucumbers, basil, not so well. Peppers only got about 5% germination and the seeds were only 1 year old.
Great video and information, as always. If you get a chance, I would love to see how to transplant those seeds that did germinate.
Good suggestion, Linda. I've already started filming some of that process for a future video. Thanks.
@@GardenerScott Awesome!
Started a few old seeds like this a few days ago to see how they would do. So far, I've had collards, dill, and basil that have sprouted. All the packets are 4-5 years old. Can't wait to see how the others turn out!
That's great! I hope you have more success.
Very interesting Mr. Scott. I didnt know if i should throw out my 3 yr old seeds or not. Now i know how to check. I might even be able to use them... Thank you so much my friend.
So glad to help.
Thank you for sharing about how seeds are stored.. and packaging this was really helpful. Thank you. - Ruthie
Glad to help, Ruthie.
I used to start all my vegetable seeds this way, but i used toilet paper instead of paper towels. The thinner material made spotting the sprouts easier! I think you might have thrown the pepper seeds out too soon. I recall that there are varieties that take several weeks to germinate and a few that may take up to a month.
You're right that pepper seeds often take longer. I haven't thrown mine out yet because I want to see if any ever germinate, but after more than three weeks there's still nothing.
They did sprout, right on!
Every year I buy some of my seeds from the Dollar Tree. So far I most often get 100% germination.🙂 I think they come from a well known seed company just hitting another market.
I have the same experience with the Dollar Tree seeds. Almost always 100% germination. The only reason ithink they are so cheap, is because they have way less seeds in the pack than other brands. Which is fine with me, as I have no control and buy seeds like crazy, way more than I typically use
Yet another great video thanks Scott. God bless
Thanks, Thomas.
I used a test like this to see if some cantaloupe seeds I saved from a melon I bought were good. They were and it saved me from having to buy some.
Good job. 👍
The only problem with that is if they aren't a heritage variety you don't know what you will get from the seed.
Mike Mueting True, I am not guaranteed that its a heritage variety. But I do know it will be a cantaloupe, and that the seeds are viable.
I am on a very tight fixed income, and only in my second year of gardening. I will be planting a lot of different things and I had to invest in a seed starter setup this year. Saving a little is worth the risk to me so that I can buy other seeds and increase the variety in my garden.
All my other seeds are heritage so I will be saving seed and if the cantaloupes are not to my liking next year I will buy some seeds for them.
@@j.b.6855 Sounds like you have a nice plan. Keep at it!
Thanks Mike. :)
Thanks so much for your videos. Once again you've added something that I didn't know/realize. The tip on inverting the baggie was a truly "well duh!" moment for me.
Glad I could add something good, Dave. Thanks.
hi mate,
I would keep those peppers a bit longer, because some varieties can take a month and a half up to two months to germinate. don't give up.
great video
Gilles Sellier, I was thinking the same thing. In my limited experience, bell pepper takes 3 weeks to germinate.
Yes, you're right, Giles. I haven't tossed them yet and am still checking. After three weeks there is still no sign of germination. I remember getting seedlings at about 10 days when I first used them years ago. Thanks.
interesting ❤❤ thank you
Really learned a lot. Good video❤❤❤❤
Trinidad scorpion seeds typically take 3 weeks or more to germinate. I’ve found the hotter the pepper the longer the germination time.
Thanks for the info, Dave. I'm still checking on mine. Three weeks now with nothing. I won't toss them to see if I get anything.
Gardener Scott If it’s been 3 weeks with nothing then you are probably right in that they are not viable, but I’ve been surprised with superhots in the past. Thanks for the videos!
Thank you sir
I have more of a would you question and I know this post is 2 years old but would you show how you plant your seeds after germination? You have such a way with teaching I could really benefit from a better tutorial.
I mention that in a few other videos but don't have a dedicated video on it yet. I'm thinking of doing one soon. Thanks.
I'm new to your channel, and am really enjoying your videos. You put a lot of work into them and it shows. Keep up the great work. Matt in the U.P. of Michigan.
Thanks, Matt! Welcome to the channel.
As usual, great video, I'm learning from the best. thank you.
Thanks!
great tips Scott!
I wasn't sure what to do with some really old random seeds. They were all small quantities that weren't really worth planting.
I fed the big ones (sunflower seeds, corn, peas, beans) to the chickens as scratch. I sprouted all of the small ones (like carrot seeds tomatoes, peppers, etc) in a tray, and I'll give it to them as sprouts in a week or two. Good for small quantities of "this and that" you may have left
Thanks. Those are good ways to use old seed.
@@GardenerScott Obviously less desirable than making food.. But great for things that did poorly, or you didn't like. Or the tiny bits left over of old packets
Great video! I do this with my seeds but have never done a video to show how I do it.
Thanks!
Excellent, thank you
No nonsense, I like it...........Yep, I just subbed.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel!
But if you're worried about breaking their roots that get stuck to the paper. Try placing them like 1-2 cm apart in a grid like pattern. Yes will take some time to get right before closing the bag. Then whey they root you could just take out the entire paper and cut it in to squares, one square per seed then plant the seeds with the paper squares.
Yes, that works. I did it with my pepper seeds.
I really like your germination method thank you very much for sharing that
You're very welcome.
This is how I start most of my seeds just because I don't like waiting to see if they're actually going to come up out of the dirt lol. Also because I like to grow hydroponically and in soil..
I got faster germination with really hot pepper seeds such as the Carolina reaper by putting the seeds in the freezer for three days or so first, then I put the seeds in a growing medium and they sprouted in about 10 days.
I needed this Gardener Scott! I thank you kindly for sharing Sir!
So glad to help.
Your video is very informative; thank you!
Just the way I have done it for many years. When testing bean seeds you will get much better results if you soak the Seeds overnight before or use double the paper towel..,they need to take up more than their weight in water to germinate successfully.
Good suggestion. Thanks.
I like how you did not put paper towel over the seeds. It's easier to see how things are going. This morning I opened up my FOLDED paper towels only to find white fungus on several seeds :( If I'd not folded, I would have seen any problems a lot sooner. I like your methold so much better.
Excellent presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
Extremely helpful information. Thank you.
Good tips. Thank you
Thanks.
I food germination tests on beans from the grocery store, Whole food bulk had the best averaging 75% or better, Goya was next at about 70, store brand never did better than 50. That said for the difference in price, buying bulk ‘food’ beans by the lb might be a really great way to get a lot of bean seeds and diversity for a whole lot less than buying from a seed company. I haves very low fixed income and am trying to garden to feed myself and my family, 15 pinto bean seeds for 5$ vs 1 lb of pinto beans for the same dollar is a much better deal, and I can just save 15 seeds out from dinner and have the best of both worlds! and at least with the Whole Foods I can select for organic non gmo etc...
That's a great idea. And if the seeds are not hybrids, you can save them in future years and the cost drops to nothing.
I prefer to do this test allowing the root to grow into the paper towel. If I want to plant the germinated seed I just cut the paper towel section with the seed/root and plant it. That minimizes the disturbance.
Good suggestion. Thanks.
Gardener Scott, that's great, thank you; all of this is so very useful to me :-)
Glad to help.
I've got seeds that are 20 years old probably that are still good but I keep them in the freezer.i bought them in bulk and use some ever so often.something to consider
That's a good way to save money in the beginning and not have to spend more over the years.
Great video and thank you for sharing🤗🤗🤗🤗🍅🍅🍅🍅
You're welcome. 🙂
@Gardener Scott
Must I always "water" the paper towels once it passed a day? Or leave it be for a week? The gravity technique is cool never thought of that until now.
In the bag the paper towel should stay moist for many days but it is a good idea to check and add water if needed.
Love your videos!
Thanks!
Thanks Scott!
You're welcome.
I should try my 30 year old seeds and see if they work still. :)
You might actually get a few to grow.
I thought you can do water float test if viable, as in egg testing.
For many seeds the float test works, but some small and light seeds float even when viable.
What such great video and great man
Thank you very much.
As long as a seed hasn’t been exposed to high humidity or water I think they should be good for a really long time. I think there is a thin membrane that becomes active when exposed to water and breaks down. To essentially wick water into the shell to make the seedling 🌱 start growing. Now don’t hold me too it but that’s how I understand it.
That is accurate, but even when not exposed to high humidity there are some seeds that just don't last for a long period.
Gardener Scott yes you are right. I guess some species aren’t meant for time travel lol.
U.S. government has a seed bank in Fort Collins Co. and in another country that has seeds 75 years old !
I visited the seed vault. Here's my video of the tour: th-cam.com/video/DZVUz2-k5xQ/w-d-xo.html
Found seeds from 1995... Gotta go gat some baggies and paper towels. We shall see. Lol
Don't you just love how stubborn peppers can be at times to germinate? lol
Very interesting
Can you try this method for brinjal seedlings (simran) ?
I don't see why not.
@@GardenerScott we are having a nursery farm
@@GardenerScott we used to moisture the coco peat and put the seedlings in tray and may are not coming so...
Thx for valuable info.
You're welcome, Carolyn.
Thanks. Good video
Thank you.
Great video, thanks.. How do you know which seeds need light to germinate?
Thanks. The seed packet should tell you. Most of the seeds that I've germinated with light were wild flowers and grasses.
Gardener Scott - Many Thanks sir..
I found some radish seed I saved 5 years age. Along with some lettuce seeds. The radish almost all sprouted. But not the lettuce. None of them sprouted at all.
Yeah, lettuce is one of those seeds that won't be good for very long.
Got a MIgardener order in. Some of the varieties you ordered are already out of stock.
Sorry to hear that. Hope you found good alternatives.
@@GardenerScott Na, I just ment you ordered at the right time. I'm starting slow.
Just curious, if the roots of your seeds attach to the paper towel, couldn’t you just cut the paper towel and plant it WiTH the seedling?
Yes. That's exactly what I do.
Hello Scott . Have the age of the seeds , if they germinate somthing to do with the quality of the plant ?
If the seeds germinate they should grow into a good plant. The age of the seed may affect germination but not the quality of the plant.
Thanks a lot for the good information. However, wouldn't the roots of the seeds that need light to germinate grow into the paper towel if put on top?
Yes they will. But, you can tear out the paper towel around the root and plant the whole thing. I’ve recently switched to using coffee filters instead of paper towels because it’s much harder for the root to penetrate the filter.
@@davewmck Good tips - thanks a lot.
Great idea, Dave. Thanks.
I place the seeds on top of a square of wet paper towel, seal the bag and place it face down. The seeds grow down so the roots grow into the plastic instead of the paper.
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I thought I read somewhere that pepper seeds can be finicky and possibly putting them in the freezer (length of time?) before you try to propagate them can help?!?!
Thanks. Yes, pepper seeds can be finicky, especially the super hot ones. There are many seeds that can benefit from cold stratification in the refrigerator, but typically pepper seeds don't.
I know hot pepper seeds take up to month to germinate
My other favorite spot to germinate is the cable tv box.
I bought a bunch of 2012 seeds from a yard sale and experimented with sprouting. Most of the radishes and tomatoes and a few cucumbers sprouted. Lettuce, carrots, peppers, cabbage did not. Also, treating old seeds with gibberellic acid is supposed to help with germination.
I haven't heard of using gibberellic acid before, but just looked into it. Thanks for the good suggestion
test them for sure.
Is this method suitable for more seedlings (50000)?
This is intended as a way to test viability of a few seeds. For germinating thousands of seeds I would use other methods for growing seedlings.
Can you plant those seeds you spouted in the plastic bags?
Yes. I did the germination test to prepare for when I start seeds for my garden. It's a little early to grow these and put them outside, but they can easily be transplanted into pots.
Can you do this with nasturtiums?
Yes, and that could help. Nasturtiums are notoriously hard to germinate.
I thought all seeds required light to germinate? How do you know which seeds do and which seeds don’t?
Seed packets or information about the seeds from the nursery should tell that info.
I just found a stash of my deceased husband’s seeds, Including some Bloomsdale spinach from 2001. What are the chances one of those seeds may sprout?😝
Spinach seeds typically last 3-4 years, but you have nothing to lose by trying to grow them.
Every time I try to germinate seeds in a plastic bag, they start to mold, or are dry (because I tried putting less water) within a week. I have tried to germinate hundreds of seeds this way. How do you keep them from molding?
I poke little pin holes it the bag. I get a sewing needle just enough to let the air breathe I found if it gets too hot the seeds will mold and it happened to me. So I tried put an inch or two of water inside so then put the towel inside it'll soak just enough water to moisten seeds
I don't seal the bag completely and will leave one edge slightly open. I check them regularly and add another spray of water if needed or open the bag to let more air in if it looks too wet. Because I can usually determine the germination rate within a week, a little mold isn't a problem if it develops.
@@GardenerScott thankyou
I'm in Tn. Can I use your same knowledge of gardening in your state?
Sure. I try to explain why the knowledge works in my videos. Much of the information is easily transferable. When I know it to be different for other regions I try to point it out. I also encourage gardeners to get to know other gardeners in their area to learn what works best. Any time a gardening educator tells you that their way is best, I suggest you find a second opinion near you.
Scott has a video on just this question. Personally, I recommend using his knoledge as your starting point and couple it with the knowledge obtainable from your local cooperative extension service and local gardeners/master gardeners.
Finally, try to experiment a little every year. It's fun to see if you can push the boundaries or discover a new to you favorite crop.
This is a very confusing topic. Some people don't seal the plastic bag and some do. I sealed mine, watered too much, and my beans rotted.
I 'member when the Butch-T scorpion was the hottest pepper out there, delicious! You do a lot of super hot peppers on your channel? Cuz we would all love more
Good suggestion. I hadn't planned to do hot pepper videos, but now I will.
Heritage and heirloom should last for years no?
It depends on the plant. Tomato seeds can last 10 years while onions might only last one or two.
Mine are at about 60% some just need to much attention. About 75% male or female ratio.
60% isn't too bad.
Thanks for the video. it is educative on seed phsiology.
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Sir, please make a video about using hydrogen peroxide diluted with water for better seed germination...!!
That is on my list. Thank you.
Going to test my seeds to night
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@@GardenerScott so exciting about your New Garden this year.see what your going to grow..are you going to grow some suger pie pumpkins.an sugar baby's watermelon
I'll definitely be growing sugar pumpkins and a couple types of watermelon.
@@GardenerScott looking forward to more updates.
Yeah I think I have some pepper seeds that aren't germinating. I even tried to soak them in water and hydrogen peroxide to try to help. It's been probably about a week and still haven't seen any signs of germination. My Carolina reaper sending didn't even take this long. It's funny how hot Pepper's take longer than the sweet peppers to germinate. Even like jalapenos are quicker than the spicy ones. All that evil in side the really spicy peppers takes a while to germinate.
Good observation. I like growing jalapenos, partly because they germinate faster and I can grow the seedlings at the same pace as other plants. I'll keep a watch on the ones in the video to see if they every germinate.
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