First time grower

[tfroach]

Alright, guys, I'm a first time grower. I'm using the cup of water method to germinate my seeds. Normally, 90-100% of them are sinkers. However, after I move them to the paper towel/bag I have, they don't seem to sprout. I've only waited a few days, but they on't even seem to be cracking.

After I put them in the wet paper towel inside the bag, I put them on top of a heating pad (lowest setting) and in my dark closet. I re-wet the paper towel if it seems to start getting dry.

Am I doing anything wrong? If so, how should I fix it?

I work 12 hour days (I'm away from home 14 hours a day), and by the time I get home from work, the paper towel begins to become slightly dry, but I do rehydrate it every chance I get.

I may try a new batch of seeds. If so, can I leave the seeds in the water until they sprout, or will that drown my seeds?

All help appreciated.

 

[Lgormley]

All seeds are different. Just be patient. My first attempt I put in glass of water for 2 days then moved them to paper towel and they cracked after 5 days. Then on day 6 in paper towel the tap root was long enought to transfer

 

[tfroach]

I don't know whether or not I should just trash them and start over, or what. Like, I've got around 100 seeds, but even that isn't that much, as it's just reg, and 1-2 out of every ten is a bad/dead seed. Like, how long should I wait until I start a new batch?

 

[Lgormley]

I'd say if they haven't cracked in 8-10 days try some new ones

 

[Lgormley]

Most seeds should germ within 2-4 days but some can stubborn

 

[tfroach]

Alright, I got them germinated and planted about 1/4 inch deep (did this all last night)

I've got them in my closet still on the heating pad, and I lightly mist them about every 4 hours. Should I be misting them this often, or should I wait until they've almost dried out to water them? They are still seedlings, none of them have sprouted.

 

[Lgormley]

If you are just misting them they will be fine. You don't want to drown them. Keep it moist thought. Good luck and happy growing