Alternative to hot water for seed pre-soaking?
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:40 pm
Dave has recommended warm/hot water soaking for seeds as they expand, air in the seed escapes and then as they cool they "suck" in some water, which helps start germination.
I read today of what might be an alternative, which is to put the seeds, and water, in a pump-up sprayer such that the pressure causes water to move into the seed.
Apart from the faff of getting seeds / water into, and out of, the sprayer does anyone think this method may have any merit? or pitfalls?
I have a small 1L sprayer I use for misting plants and might give it a go.
I read today of what might be an alternative, which is to put the seeds, and water, in a pump-up sprayer such that the pressure causes water to move into the seed.
Apart from the faff of getting seeds / water into, and out of, the sprayer does anyone think this method may have any merit? or pitfalls?
I have a small 1L sprayer I use for misting plants and might give it a go.