Starting autoflower seeds

[XXTattooDanXx]

How do I start autoflower seeds for hydroponics?
I know this sounds like something that would be easy to Google, but i keep coming up empty.

[Rwise]

Read this; Welcome to GWE

https://www.growweedeasy.com/germinate/

[piercer]

Actually, I have a question that may answer yours. I'm fair new at this and about to try autoflowers, and from what I've read, Nebula wrote that Rapid Rooters give you the best success rate at germination, and are good for all growing mediums, including hydro. The only downside is, they come in a bag of 50 and once opened and you use what you need, throw away the rest because they'll dry out and be no good, Now, my question to you other growers is, has anyone discovered a way to keep these guys fresh? I thought about freezing them or maybe vacuum sealing, but I just don't know.

[Rwise]

I keep mine in the fridge in zipper baggies, I have no issues germinating 5 YO seeds, I read freezing is not recommended.

[Cougar672]

I would try to keep them in a Tupperware like container, or even better a canning jar. That should keep them moist for quite a while.
If they do dry out can't you just soak them in water to rehydrate? What is so special about the moisture they come with?

[Rwise]

You dont want them to wet or to dry, if they dry to much they are dead.

[Smallgrow]

https://www.34streetseeds.com/learning-centre

I tried various methods including RR and other rooting plugs. I try to keep things simple and the less I need to buy the better here’s another how to , with a short video produced by a licensed seed producer in Canada. I’ve grown a few of their seed very successfully.
Basically what Nebula said in her paper towel method

[proctor]

I soak the seeds in water for about 24 hours, then move them to a damp paper towel in a baggie until the taproot pops, usually within another day or two.

[PiYoung]

I’ve had solid results starting autoflower seeds by soaking them overnight, then going straight into damp soil in solo cups under a dome. I usually see sprouts pop in 2–3 days. Using quality genetics made a difference too—my runs with seeds from https://2fast4buds.com had strong germ rates and consistent growth, which helped a lot early on when I was figuring things out.