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NJCher

(38,229 posts) Thu Feb 3, 2022, 02:58 PM Feb 2022

Pics of My 2022 Seed Viability Testing

Here are the instructions I used:

https://richmond.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SeedViabilityTest.pdf?fwd=no

Basically you just put 10 seeds on a paper towel, put them in a plastic bag, label, and place them on a heat source. In this case I used a seed germination mat. In 7 days check to see if there are sprouts.

This is a good way to tell how much of a seed to plant and also to make sure you put down seed that is going to grow when springtime rolls around. I really dislike wasting space in a raised bed with seed that doesn't come up.

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Pics of My 2022 Seed Viability Testing (Original Post) NJCher Feb 2022 OP

That's a great idea. Phoenix61 Feb 2022 #1

Yup. UserNotFound Feb 2022 #2

Do you moisten the paper towel? Emile Feb 2022 #3

yes NJCher Feb 2022 #4

Thanks, the bags keep the paper towel from drying out. I will Emile Feb 2022 #5

Phoenix61

(17,725 posts)

1. That's a great idea.

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Thu Feb 3, 2022, 04:39 PM

Feb 2022

I grew plants from seed for the first time last year. I had so many seedlings and, apparently, grew quite attached to each and every one of them. Since I couldn’t bring myself to thin them out they were all a little stunted.