Can I put them in water first and let the seeds germinate, then put them in soil?
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Seeds are too small to put in water. Someone suggested you put them in the freeze for a couple of days first to stimulate germination. Then you seed them directly in soil with very thin amount on top, but have to be very careful about keeping moisted. Germination takes very long, about 2-3 weeks. Good Luck.
1973842
Yes definitely We start with them together and then when our seeds sprout, we cut the pots to plant them. As long as you pack them with enough dirt and dont over water they will withstand :)
2080425
I don't see why they wouldn't work for seed starting. What type of seeds are you attempting to grow? Typically plants in net pots either need lots of air at the roots such as orchids or are growing hydroponically with no soil.
284494
Yes. Transplant the seedlings while still in the grow sponge into a pot or planter and the sponges eventually degrade and become part of the soil.
1655051
You can put it into garden soil as well as a planter. I did not find that the water got to warm/hot if it was in the sun.
1312050
Elizabeth, I started them in a container of water, and within 2 weeks most of them had germinated. I have since transplanted them into a 18 gallon container outside, where they are doing great. Do a web search on growing lotus from seeds, and you'll find numerous sites. Good luck.
1957715
If the plants you are putting in require the same condition you can. But if you put one that requires more moisture and one that doesn't you will have one or the other that will not germinate.
511035
No as soon as you put them in the soil, you should water them or make sure the soil is wet when you root them.
2145567
Absolutely! You just need to make sure the water level is high enough to keep your seed starting plug (rockwool plug is recommended) moist from the bottom. It is faster to germinate seeds in a seed starting system with a heat mat, but we also start seeds directly in our systems all the time. Good luck :)
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I don't know, but it seems like you could. They are live seeds, so why not? I know you cant use seed packaged to plant for sprouts because they put 'treatments' on those seeds, like to keep it from molding, etc. I would think that you could get seeds to plant cheaper though.
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I got some of the seed for spring of 2013 did not soak them . Just put the seed in a pot of soil ,I think I push them to deep. They did not come up.
647078
These are great to start seeds, or to root clones taken from another plant. As with any plant, it will require water and air to the roots. So these should be moist, and you can soak them until bubbles stop rising from them. Two minutes covered in water should have them ready to use. They can sit in a tray with a little water in it. You can decide if you will need a clear dome to keep moisture in. These will also make you an incredible lover!
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I put mine in regular organic soil in a small 4 " pot. Per 5 seeds evenly spaced Ill usually get one that grows. they are pain to grow. I put them about 1/2 cm into the soil. They like humidity but dont over water. once a week is good. if its not doing well put a clear plastic bag over it for a few days ( like proudce bags from the store )
1008408
Yes you can mix the nutrients in the same water and then water your plants. Not sure if that's what you were asking for.
819236
If you have them plant them as soon as possible. You can even plant them in a flower pot with sand and keep them in a cool dark place until you can plant outside
1135952
No you probably wouldnt put them directly in the pot. Maybe extra large seeds could be done that way but normally you will want to start them in small bio degradable starter pots or jiffy pellets or similar.
909064
I think they say to germinate them in a wet paper towl in a sunny window but last year I just put them in the ground and they sprouted. Hope this helps.