Totally dense newbie

[Likereally??]

So excited.. Got my seeds & followed germinating instructions to a tee. Placed in wet paper towels, put in dark shed & opened window for air. Out of 15 seeds I have 1 left. THE FREAKING MICE ATE THEM. $180.00 meal for the Vernon. Don't suppose it's covered by the gusrantee!!

 

[Ian Bastage]

Sorry to hear about your loss. But no, I don.t think the guarantee would help.

Ian

 

[MrSauga]

Get out the pooper scooper, or watch your garden... once they pass they may grow

Seriously, that blows. Sorry to hear that.

 

[Nightmask2]

Oh that sucks. Sorry to hear that. Most growers will have one or several large stuff ups, even the experienced growers. There's always things to learn when growing, even the stuff that sucks. No more shed seeding for you! The guarantee wouldn't cover it sorry to say, that only covers getting from them to you, once they're in your hands they're your responsibility. I'm sure the mice had a fancy feast though.

On the plus side it could give you a chance to practice cloning on that one surviving seed/plant if you can get it growing for several weeks and big enough to clone, assuming the mice don't add a seedling salad to their meal of nuts.

 

[Mr. Magoo]

Good to have you here likereally. I know they probably wouldn’t replace the seeds but if it were me.....I’d sure as heck ask! Lol

 

[aprosjat]

Welcome ! The best way I found to germinate seeds were also in the paper towel , but place the towel between 2 saucers , that way no vermin can get at it , but you live and learn ...

 

[CanaGrow]

Well first off welcome and second OUCH that hurts. Definatly the paper towel method works, but I put mine in the liquor cubboard. Also I use a large Tupperware style container with a lid, keeps the paper moist and humid, but has plenty of air inside as well. Just for good measure I try and burp the container every 8-10 hours for fresh air. Works like a charm

 

[Ian Bastage]

We all have our methods. I wrap a heating pad (on low) with a thick towel and put the plate on top of it & put it all on a semi-dark shelf.

Ian

 

[John Wick]

First welcome. Second, ouch that really hurts Brother.
I germinate on the same shelf as the satilite TV box. It stays about 74*f there.
Good luck.

 

[Mr. Magoo]

I put mine in paper towels between 2 plates and under my dresser.

 

[Poparo]

I read that the paper towel method could take off essential to the seeds. Do you use a method to make sure this doesn't happen?

 

[Mr. Magoo]

When I pop them in a paper towel I keep a good eye on them and as soon as I see them starting to open up I put them in moist jiffy pots. I wear medical gloves when handeling the seed after it starts to open because I don’t want the oils from my hands to have any adverse effects. Not sure it would but just a precaution I take. I have a 100% germination rate doing it this way for 16 seeds.

 

[Mr. Magoo]

But there are definitely other ways that are just as effective and may limit the seeds contact with inorganic material

 

[Nightmask2]

Tweezers are great for picking up seeds.

 

[Bilbobudkin420]

When I pop them in a paper towel I keep a good eye on them and as soon as I see them starting to open up I put them in moist jiffy pots. I wear medical gloves when handeling the seed after it starts to open because I don’t want the oils from my hands to have any adverse effects. Not sure it would but just a precaution I take. I have a 100% germination rate doing it this way for 16 seeds.

You're probably right there bro. I started off being a germophobe and making sure everything is like sterilised and what not. I cant be bothered now though lol I still keep things clean, tidy and wash my hands before man handling my girls but when you think about it they are plants. When topping or making cuts on your plant yes always make sure things are sterile to prevent infecting open wounds other than that you dont have to treat them like a quarantine victim lol

 

[CanaGrow]

You're probably right there bro. I started off being a germophobe and making sure everything is like sterilised and what not. I cant be bothered now though lol I still keep things clean, tidy and wash my hands before man handling my girls but when you think about it they are plants. When topping or making cuts on your plant yes always make sure things are sterile to prevent infecting open wounds other than that you dont have to treat them like a quarantine victim lol

I agree with you! I just keep my tools clean alittle rubbing alcohol on the blades, scissors and hands seems to be plenty. Dont go to overboard