Re: [CH] QUESTION: Starting Seeds!

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>After the sprouting, you can carefully remove the seeds (tweezers maybe) and
>put them in a peat pellet or something similar.
>
>Doesn't this seem like a practical way to germinate? Anyone have suggestions
>or comments?

It does seem like a simple, common-sense method of germination.  I would
take careful note of the root tip before transplanting, though, because it
is said that once the tip develops root hairs it should not be disturbed
because the root would be damaged and the seedling will not develop.

Personally, I just put three seeds or so in every starter pot or section of
the flat I'm using, and then pinch off the weakest two seedlings when they
are about an inch tall.  Rarely have I ever had all three seeds in a pot
fail.
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