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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: grannyjanny on May 23, 2009, 22:05:00

Title: Soaking seeds?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 23, 2009, 22:05:00
I was looking at my seeds tonight & it says on a packet of Annabelle dwarf french beans to soak prior to sowing. Is this necessary for all DFB.
Janet
Title: Re: Soaking seeds?
Post by: Pescador on May 23, 2009, 22:07:10
Never have done, and normally get 90+% germination
Title: Re: Soaking seeds?
Post by: saddad on May 23, 2009, 23:12:47
It's actually discouraged for most... must have a particularly hard seed coat.
:-\
Title: Re: Soaking seeds?
Post by: Ninnyscrops. on May 24, 2009, 00:02:36
No soaking needs, pick them small though as they can bulk up very quickly and loose a little flavour.
Title: Re: Soaking seeds?
Post by: Bjerreby on May 24, 2009, 06:08:45
I'm wary of soaking, but you can alternatively "nick" the hard outer casing with a sharp knife. It lets moisture into the seed, speeding up germination.
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