http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/seed/2003044315027348.html

I did not follow this. I used potting mix, small 4 to 6 inch gardening pot, large baggie with holes for drainage and air. Worked really well. Large seedlings very fast.

My guess - the roots might not be able to grow through the coffee filter. Especially if the seeds are small - the primary root will be smallish as well. You could give it a try but I have a feeling the root growth will be really stunted. I could be wrong, but that's my guess! When I'm dealing with really small seeds (basil, for example), I use a modified baggie method - I fill a little tray with peat/sand mix (because I have it handy - other mixes might be fine as well), moisten it well, place the seeds on top and put that little tray (like for take out food, whatever) into a baggie for humidity. Hope this is useful!

Hi, Tussie. I'm new here as well as a failure at seeds (see the thread I just started called "Coffee Filter Germination"). However, I know where you saw the idea about using the filters. It is in the FAQ section right here in Gardenweb/Seed Starting/FAQS.

What the thread says to do after they sprout is to prick them off the filter and put them into the growing medium of your choice and the author likes using toothpicks for doing this.

I am just getting ready to try this and was wondering what you sprouted and how long it took? Did you have to rewet the filter at any time and did you use any chamomile tea or hydrogen peroxide solution with them so far?

If you like, we can hold each other's hand as we walk down this new garden path of coffee filter seedlings. Check out my list in my thread.