YukonKronic
Active member
I increased my germination rate by soaking the seeds for 12 hours like normal, but the one's that float, I take out and scarify with some fine sandpaper, then put them back into the water until they sink. I'm only gently sanding the side of the seed along the seem until there is a tiny pinhole to let water in.
I'm considering scarifying every seed, then just planting them in soil and skip the 12 hour soak. I'll try it on the next batch.
Peace, God bless
Old hippy trick: glue sandpaper (or fold it to right size) into a matchbox... throw seeds in and shake to scarify
I usually use a nail file on point of seed and rib down the side...
Edit: best results in the vintage Mexican germination thread were just worm castings... guy had like 40 year old seeds and some popped just leaving them in castings...