Anyone germinating seeds in wet paper towels , now/

I am germinating seeds between sheets of wet paper towel , placed in plastic bags and zipped shut.
Keep it in a warm spot ,(not sun) till they sprout.
Then I put them into soil and watch them grow.

Lots of them germinate in a week or less..
Try it

bali

 

I use coffee filters but not starting any at the moment.

 

Filters would work too.
But I don't have any .. No perk family.

I find it fun.

b

 

I'm using filters also. already started coleus and now have them in potting soil. They're very easy to start this way. Coleus are so pretty.

 

Oh I better go look for my coleus seeds.. They did grow awesome last year .
Thanks for the reminder.

 

hopefully by thursday afternoon, maybe I can post picts of my little seedlings. I can't wait to see the differant colors on them.

 

Very good ..I am watching..LOL

 

I have tried this method before, with good success. I have an unopened packet of Coleous seed, so maybe, seeing the advice of the post above, I will give it another go. It's a clear indication of how seeds are progressing, anyway!

 

This is actually a great idea - a nice way to cultivate your own sprouts for salads, etc.
I am going to give it a try with some cilantro seeds. 8)

 

Sure

That way you know quickly which seeds are good.
I plant them in soil and most grow.

 

Sharon:
I've had alot of good success with this method. And coleus seeds are so very easy to start. If you should need any more help, here's a post from last year showing how I did with using the filter.
http://www.gardenstew.com/viewtopic.php ... ffe+filter

 

I think I'll try some coleus this way this year. Last year I planted some seeds, but not a one came up. What about sun, full or partial?

 

Shade only mine was in..

 

My hubby put me up shelves, that sit in front of a west window. I also have grow lights that I turn on them in the evening till bedtime.

 

Nice Hubby.....Helping ..

Good luck ..
I use a heating cable.