paper towell germination questions

11 years ago

spinach seed, net pots in a aeroponic system. The sprayers keep the pots, media, and the paper towel wet. (really a sprayoponic)

I have three net pots, with a strip of paper toweling from the bottom over the top of the media. I moistened the towel, placed 3 seeds, and folded the towel over. All three pots have germinated seeds.

Question:
I know the roots will work through the towel, will the sprout come through the top or should I take the top layer off.

Should I removed the germinated seed and place it on the media.

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susanzone5 (NY)
11 years ago
Plant them in potting mix. Why do you bother with the towels? It's just extra work, unnecessary steps.
susanzone5 (NY)
11 years ago
Plant them in potting mix. Why do you bother with the towels? It's just extra work, unnecessary steps.
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albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
11 years ago
Plant them in potting mix. Why do you bother with the towels? It's just extra work, unnecessary steps.
joeorganictomatoes
11 years ago
FYI: Last year I germinated tomato seeds in coffee filters. I was told I'd get a better germination rate doing it this way than using seed starting mix. Well 1st off even though they were 2014 seeds not all germinated which surprised me ( I was a newbie last year) 2nd it took me close to 3 hours to then transplant them into my seed starting mix and I only transplanted about 20 seedlings. Why so long? Well I didn't want to damage the extremely delicate seedlings. Wow yes a lot of time and yes quite a lot of stress. I did learn a lot but this year the seeds are going right into the starting mix.