Re: Question about germination rate!!!

[Guest guest]

I hope ew or someone other than me responds, but I think they are referring to

the period of time after soaking.

I know that heating coils and mats are used often under soil mediums, and that

certain seeds are better off in warm water soaks (peas I have read is one

example).

I believe soak water shouldn't be cold but doesn't require heating.

n Rollings, PhD

NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686

www.DrnRollings.com

908-500-7295

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On Nov 1, 2010, at 9:37 AM, " Melody " <eliz7212@...> wrote:

> Hi all

>

> I just got one of those automatic emails from The Sprouthouse. In the email

Sproutlady Rita spoke about germination rates and temperature.

>

> Here is an excerpt from that email:

>

> " Remember, germination rates take place at above 65 degrees Farenheit. Once

the sprouts get going especially for the grasses, cooler temperature are fine.

But to get them germinated, you may want to think about one of the seedling heat

mats. "

>

> Now she's talking about the soak water right? That I soak my seeds overnight

in??? I never knew that the soak water had to be a certain degree. I've been

soaking in regular room temperature water for two years now and even in winter,

I have never had a problem. I never much thought about the temperature of the

soak water. And what is the seedling heat mats (for germination) that she is

talking about?

>

> Now that winter is upon us (it's 38 degrees here in Brooklyn), but it's toasty

in my kitchen, well, I know it's above 65 in my kitchen, but are we supposed to

be soaking in warmer water because it's winter? or does it matter the temp of

the water?

>

> Thanks much

>

> Melody

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think room temp water/cool water is fine for soaking/rinsing seeds. I think

you might get the sprouts to grow quicker/ and or the sprouts turn into

greens-if planted-if you use a heating blanket or the like. It's normal to have

sprouts grow more slowly in the cooler months than in the warmer ones. The

heating blanket or fan simply helps get around this cool weather slowdown. I

think that’s what they may have been referring to.

Re: Question about germination rate!!!

I hope ew or someone other than me responds, but I think they are referring to

the period of time after soaking.

I know that heating coils and mats are used often under soil mediums, and that

certain seeds are better off in warm water soaks (peas I have read is one

example).

I believe soak water shouldn't be cold but doesn't require heating.

n Rollings, PhD

NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686

www.DrnRollings.com

908-500-7295

Sent from my IPod Touch

On Nov 1, 2010, at 9:37 AM, " Melody "

<eliz7212@...<mailto:eliz7212%40verizon.net>> wrote:

> Hi all

>

> I just got one of those automatic emails from The Sprouthouse. In the email

Sproutlady Rita spoke about germination rates and temperature.

>

> Here is an excerpt from that email:

>

> " Remember, germination rates take place at above 65 degrees Farenheit. Once

the sprouts get going especially for the grasses, cooler temperature are fine.

But to get them germinated, you may want to think about one of the seedling heat

mats. "

>

> Now she's talking about the soak water right? That I soak my seeds overnight

in??? I never knew that the soak water had to be a certain degree. I've been

soaking in regular room temperature water for two years now and even in winter,

I have never had a problem. I never much thought about the temperature of the

soak water. And what is the seedling heat mats (for germination) that she is

talking about?

>

> Now that winter is upon us (it's 38 degrees here in Brooklyn), but it's

toasty in my kitchen, well, I know it's above 65 in my kitchen, but are we

supposed to be soaking in warmer water because it's winter? or does it matter

the temp of the water?

>

> Thanks much

>

> Melody

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ah, I was WONDERING why she said to use heating mats, and you explained it very

nicely.

Thanks to you and for clearing this up. I will continue to soak exactly as

I've been doing. And with my two brand new strainer lids.

lol

Melody