On www.gardenweb.com There's an article called Byron's World Famous Tea recipe for starting seeds. Quite interesting, I think I'll give it a try . I expect some of you have already read this, if not have a look.
Many thanks for posting the link the garden web looks interesting. Hope you don't mind but I could not easily find the article from your link
http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/pepper/2002074906031735.html
Why waste the first cup of tea? My OH would drink it. :coffee2:
Is the tea really necessary? He says he gets 90% germination but using damp kitchen roll wetted with tap water then covered in cling film and I get over 95%. I put mine on a north facing windowsill. Some seeds need light, eg parsnips, parsley and celery. And some need more warmth. eg carrots. I have found some benefit from a blast in the freezer first eg broad beans. But never found much to be gained in the fridge. I have used aloe vera in the water if the seeds start to show signs of mould. Maybe the tea being acid also helps to prevent mould.