Soaking seeds

[Greenpassion]

I'd like to hear from people who soak their seeds prior to planting. The first round of seeds that I started I soaked for about 8 hours. I'm reading some people soak overnight, like 12 or more hours. Some say you don't have to soak it all. And some say use a paper towel method. Which I probably will not do. I'm planning on soaking 5 OG Kush seeds when I come home from work tonight and planting them tomorrow morning. In the Roto Rooter plugs. Any thoughts?

 

[Qwertywill]

Just add water. Dont put them in the direct sunlight, and keep them warm.

I have sprouted many ways with different types of seeds. I prefer the papertowl wet between two plates. They all will work

 

[kingfish]

Go for it man. Sounds like a good plan to me.

 

[Potted]

I soak all my seeds in water till the tap root comes out of the seed, than plant tap root down about 1/2 “ deep and spray twice a day with PHed water.

 

[Greenpassion]

Wow! Thank you all for your prompt replies! I will be putting the plugs and a small covered but vented tray on a heat mat. Using CFL lights on them until they're old enough to go under my LEDs. So here comes round two!

 

[9fingerleafs]

I soak until they sink when you shake the container. Use cleanest water you can and just don’t let them too long.

 

[gbauto]

As you can see, doesn't seem to matter to much. I just throw my beans in a shot glass and add tap water. soak overnight and then place on wet paper towel layers in a sealed plastic container in dark cupboard in the kitchen. Usually takes a day or two before she pops and then into rapidrooters.

 

[Greenpassion]

Why not just start your seeds in the rapid rooters? The last time around I soaked them for about 8 hours and then place them in the rapid rooters on a heat mat and they took. Curious why you would wait...

 

[Qwertywill]

Greenpassion its all on preference of the grower, you could do that, but if they dont germinate it would cost you slightly more $ for that rapid rooter. Unless you chose to try another, but then its behind by a few days!

At least if you use an alternate way, you will be sure it has sprouted and all are planted the same day!