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Originally Posted by Jeff zone 8 N.C.
So I see a heat mat in the pic of your sprouting seed. Did you use it for those seed? What temps are you trying? Did you soak the seed 1st?
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Yup, that is definitely a heat mat. I must a bit sheepishly admit that I am not nearly as ambitious as you are when it comes to germination protocol, maybe that’s why you have had better percentages than me.
I did soak the seeds for 24-36 hours with 1-2 water changes using warm water. I don’t have a thermostat for the mat and I have not measured the temperature, so I am not really sure how warm it is. It is the same heat mat I use to germinate veggies, among other things, and I haven’t had an issue so I don’t think I am cooking them. The heat is on for about 12 hours/day and the seeds are in clear containers with lids to hold moisture. This particular batch I sowed in pool filter sand.
You are right about their fast growth. These guys are already 3-4 inches tall with the first leaf opening.