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Georgia

I was wondering how long yall will try to germinate a seed until ya give up. Ive had one seed now germing for 7 days and nothing. Using the same germ method ive had others pop up in two. Just curious when do ya throw in the towel on a seed and move on???

4/28/2008 9:48:10 AM

Williamsburg,KY

I'd give it at least 10 days Jason..bummer..Perhaps you could check your seed, it could be hollow..let us know.

4/28/2008 9:49:43 AM

Georgia

Thats kind off what I was thinking. Its funny its always one of the seeds ya really wanted to germ. Ive started the back ups though hopefully everything goes well.

4/28/2008 10:25:11 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jason, my top seed is approaching the 4 day mark, and no movement yet, seed still looks solid, and hopefully will come thru!!! Glad to hear that I have several days left before I should give up!!! Thanks Stevann, and Jason!!! Grow em big!!! Peace, Wayne

4/28/2008 6:52:10 PM

Minnesota

I gave up waiting today and peeled off some of the shell of 2 of my seeds, they looked perfectly fine they just havent shed the shell. It has been 8 days.

4/28/2008 7:57:59 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

I'll probably be the only one with a 1041 that did not germinate. 6 days and waiting. So sad....

4/28/2008 8:22:53 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

We had an 845 Bobier take 12 days to pop. That was the longest for me so far.

4/28/2008 9:13:17 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

I had two(early plants) up in three days. Four others up in four days. Tomorrow is day five for the 1097 and no signs of popping yet.

4/28/2008 9:20:02 PM

Long Island,New York

11 days.
I don't give up until the seed is mush or smells like really dirty socks. Thats not to say I don't prepare along the way.....after about 6 days I start some of my own seeds. If, after 10 days the prime seed isn't up Ill decide whether theres enough time/ or adequate backup in the seedbox or just go with the Andrews seed.

4/28/2008 9:43:55 PM

Covington, WA

If it's not up in a week I use a backup I've already started or get one started, maybe one of those Andrews seeds I never get around to planting. Maybe if someone got a big one from it first I might give them a try.

4/29/2008 3:17:02 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Jason, I havent started my seeds yet. Im chomping onthe bit tho..I would wait and see..what about the heat, is it too wet..dry..Are you using the paper towel method or directly into a pot? Is the paper turning color, like moldy...just some thoughts...be sure to let us know. Croley

4/29/2008 9:01:37 AM

Georgia

I use a germination mat set at 85 degrees and soil moistoned and seed set in then covered. Its been 10 days for one now ill give it a bit more then set the pot outside. I havent given up yet just wondering when yall throw in the towel.

4/29/2008 10:00:19 AM