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grannyjanny

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seed viability.
« on: February 02, 2009, 08:02:12 »
Is the best way to check a seeds viability to lay it on damp kitchen paper on the base of a propagator. If not how. I've got some chili seeds I need to check.
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Re: seed viability.
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2009, 09:33:17 »
Yep, that'll work! they will chit, that's all you need to see. ;)
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Re: seed viability.
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2009, 10:14:15 »
Thanks. Will do.

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Re: seed viability.
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2009, 17:11:03 »
In my experience chilli seed can take up to 21 days to germinate, so don't get disheartened too quickly.

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Re: seed viability.
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2009, 18:17:10 »
In my experience chilli seed can take up to 21 days to germinate, so don't get disheartened too quickly.

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No, do it slowly!! ;D ;D
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