seed starting question?
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How long does it typically take for seeds to sprout when they are planted directly into the soil straight from the packet, without being soaked first?
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The response takes roughly three days and they're already appearing rapidly, much like popcorn in a microwave, with six out of ten now visible.
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The seeds have indeed been placed in a seed starting mix, situated within a dome at a temperature of 78.
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The speaker discusses their method of germinating seeds, using small seedling trays filled with a purchased seed starting mix, planted at a depth of 1/4 inch. The seeds are watered with distilled or reverse osmosis water, then placed in a 10x20 tray that's covered with a dome, which is set on a heat mat with a temperature of 78°F. With new seeds, they typically witness growth within a span of 3 to 5 days. They confirm that the seeds are indeed in a dome with the seed starting mix at 78°F.
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The response indicated that it typically takes around three days and already, similar to popcorn in a microwave, six out of ten have appeared. Further updates are requested.
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The question is about the average timeframe for seeds to sprout when planted directly in soil from the packet, without any pre-soaking. When using this method, one strategy is to plant the seeds in store-bought seed starting mix, placed about 1/4" deep in small starter packs. After watering with filtered water, the packs can be placed in a tray with a cover, on top of a heat mat set at around 25.5°C. Typically, with fresh seeds, growth can be seen between 3-5 days. However, results can vary.
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The post suggests that there are numerous factors that influence the process of soaking seeds. These include the type of seed, its age, the way it's stored and handled, the delivery process, the temperature of the medium, and the grower's expertise. It's noted that the process could take approximately two weeks. This is approached as a curiosity-driven experiment.
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There are numerous factors that come into play, which is why 'we' pre-soak. Consider aspects such as:
The type of seed
Its age
How it's stored
The way it's handled
The delivery method
The temperature of the growing medium (extremely important)And of course, the grower's experience and skills.
Best of luck!
P.S. It generally takes around two weeks at the start.