tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post8602979614275716635..comments2023-12-28T09:18:23.932-05:00Comments on The Gardener of Eden: Pre-sprouting SeedsRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-31838610679929331522012-03-08T07:35:38.411-05:002012-03-08T07:35:38.411-05:00All of my tomatoes are heirlooms or have been give...All of my tomatoes are heirlooms or have been given to me from a fellow gardener. Those few seeds are so precious. This way you know exactly what's going on and don't waste any of them. <br /><br />Let me know how you make out with the pre-sprouting.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-33305903222078254262012-03-08T07:32:50.115-05:002012-03-08T07:32:50.115-05:00I always pre-sprout my tomatoes and peppers. It sp...I always pre-sprout my tomatoes and peppers. It speeds up the process and you don't waste any seeds. I started my 4 early tomatoes and your Sungold seed was the first ready for planting. That's the one in the picture!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-22169085689976926462012-03-07T22:44:16.735-05:002012-03-07T22:44:16.735-05:00Great tip! I was given some heirloom tomato seeds...Great tip! I was given some heirloom tomato seeds (only 10!) and am super excited about them, but also a bit worried about their germination...this sounds perfect! Thank you!Bee Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046727605273717050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-51615252981434178682012-03-07T22:25:42.777-05:002012-03-07T22:25:42.777-05:00I'm going to try this for some of my difficult...I'm going to try this for some of my difficult seeds. I've done it to test seeds before, but not usually to grown them on.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-54336106497889178092012-03-07T09:21:02.207-05:002012-03-07T09:21:02.207-05:00Marcia, If they still don't germinate try the ...Marcia, If they still don't germinate try the next post I posted. <br /><br />No, we don't go for Mardi Gras and have no desire to. We will be going back in MayRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-15849678663236801052012-03-07T08:26:33.475-05:002012-03-07T08:26:33.475-05:00I'm trying your method this morning for some s...I'm trying your method this morning for some seeds of the Delicious tomato I got from Wilderness. They didn't germinate for me in the pots like the rest of my sowings so I've just now put the seeds in the moist towel like you said to see if I can get them to sprout. Your post was very timely! Thanks!<br /><br />Did you get back to New Orleans for Mardi Gras?Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-65507471762667585872012-03-07T08:03:32.611-05:002012-03-07T08:03:32.611-05:00The tweezer method works great. Just grab the root...The tweezer method works great. Just grab the root, paper towel and all and gently pull it out!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-87694298333626589802012-03-07T07:57:40.280-05:002012-03-07T07:57:40.280-05:00I definitely feel like pre-sprouting is a must for...I definitely feel like pre-sprouting is a must for me with certain seeds like artichokes, beets, spinach and corn. Though I tend to sow them soon after the root appears but before any green is visible (though oftentimes I forget about them and it's too late). I'll have to try your tweezer method for the ones I forget.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-49759492475149007442012-03-07T07:19:20.370-05:002012-03-07T07:19:20.370-05:00Jody, I think you will have great success with pre...Jody, I think you will have great success with pre-sprouting your seeds. Let me know how it works out for you two.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-38710090893062627292012-03-07T07:18:22.598-05:002012-03-07T07:18:22.598-05:00You are very welcome! I love it that name "se...You are very welcome! I love it that name "seedling nursery"!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-88161453754006571132012-03-07T00:12:36.005-05:002012-03-07T00:12:36.005-05:00Thanks for this post Robin, we're following yo...Thanks for this post Robin, we're following your process with several seeds as I type.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-57406899803783403662012-03-06T20:40:38.869-05:002012-03-06T20:40:38.869-05:00Thanks for the great tip! Perfect timing too, we ...Thanks for the great tip! Perfect timing too, we are going to be setting up the seedling nursery this week sometime. Hooray for springtime plans and dreams!BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-27987082333500289472012-03-06T19:26:00.260-05:002012-03-06T19:26:00.260-05:00Give it a try. If you have seeds that still won...Give it a try. If you have seeds that still won't germinate you can sterilize them. I will do a post on it. It has worked for me with some pepper seeds that wouldn't germinate for anything.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-47205592274991068542012-03-06T19:23:47.162-05:002012-03-06T19:23:47.162-05:00I think pre-sprouting is the way to go with a lot ...I think pre-sprouting is the way to go with a lot of seedsRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-29284972274171829402012-03-06T18:30:07.083-05:002012-03-06T18:30:07.083-05:00Thats a great idea - I have some seeds which never...Thats a great idea - I have some seeds which never seem to germinate for me, I will definitely try this with them so I can see exactly what is and isn't happening.Lizhttp://www.suburbantomato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-62974422004216441542012-03-06T17:51:02.585-05:002012-03-06T17:51:02.585-05:00Great post! I've been pre-sprouting my tomato ...Great post! I've been pre-sprouting my tomato and pepper seeds for years. I find it much quicker and easier than direct sowing. This yeat I'm branching out and have sucessfully pre-sprouted spinach and swiss chard this year, others to follow.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433165045195052022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-91239933805515540062012-03-06T12:50:06.676-05:002012-03-06T12:50:06.676-05:00I really like pre-sprouting my seeds. I think you ...I really like pre-sprouting my seeds. I think you have much better success then just sticking them in the soil.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-13659104481563758592012-03-06T12:48:51.473-05:002012-03-06T12:48:51.473-05:00Your welcome!Your welcome!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-44900946486660856362012-03-06T11:58:41.942-05:002012-03-06T11:58:41.942-05:00I tried pre-sprouting my tomato and pepper seeds l...I tried pre-sprouting my tomato and pepper seeds last year and had great results. I will be starting most of my seeds this way from now on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129119492962711399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-14466789696855757322012-03-06T11:36:02.325-05:002012-03-06T11:36:02.325-05:00great idea thanks for sharinggreat idea thanks for sharingMrs.Pickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678592143938874654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-2512370592971215092012-03-06T11:32:49.057-05:002012-03-06T11:32:49.057-05:00Sue, they usually stay moist. I haven't lost o...Sue, they usually stay moist. I haven't lost one yet!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-68494349246111132622012-03-06T11:31:54.520-05:002012-03-06T11:31:54.520-05:00Yes, it's about that time!!!!!!!Yes, it's about that time!!!!!!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-31775810776189482842012-03-06T11:01:13.408-05:002012-03-06T11:01:13.408-05:00I just know I would forget to water one day and it...I just know I would forget to water one day and it would be bye bye seedlingSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-18996168809239352582012-03-06T10:16:12.911-05:002012-03-06T10:16:12.911-05:00Oh, I think it's time for me to start my summe...Oh, I think it's time for me to start my summer veggies! Viva La Summer! Viva La Veggie Garden!<br />~~LoriDirt Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218959840456660541noreply@blogger.com