2006-07-22 15:09:51 · 6 answers · asked by gabrielwyl 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Scientifically a method we use when writing our research papers is as follows:
Daily germination counts are made of seeds with 2mm of radicle protruding through the testa. Total germination percentage (G), days required for initiation of visible germination (T1) is considered for the analyses.
2006-07-23 18:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by K Gupta 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I typically do is place the seeds between a few layers of paper towel, in a bowl. 4-5 layers, seeds, 4-5 layers on top. Then, I find a place that will stay colder... 65-75 degrees, farenheit. If they ever get above 85 degrees... toss em out. A new spray bottle would be a worthwhile investment, not only would you use it to feed the germinating seeds (proper watering is crucial), but later on, the same fertilizer formula will be used to foliar feed your new plants. Regardless of the plant, assuming it's an annual bloomer, like tomatoes, in the early stages of it's life, it will consume more nitrogen than anything.
To feed these seeds, get yourself some fertilzer, and use 1/4 of the bag's directions. Assuming you don't know what an NPK reading is, look for fertilizer that has a higher first number than anything else... for instance, 30-10-10. Let's say the bag tells you to put one capful in 1 gallon of water, put one capful in 4 gallons. What I do, and find generally easier, is to make a batch normally in an old WELL WASHED milk jug. Then, pour this batch into the spray bottle, 1/4 of the way up, and fill the rest with un fertilized water.
Back to the seeds in paper towel in the bowl in a cold area, spray these seeds down with spray bottle (remember, 1/4 str fert). Spray until you see some puddles begin to form. Leave them alone for a while. check on them 2-3 times a day, and keep them damp, and cool. after 4-7 days, depending on plants and breed, the seeds will have germinated. That is, the seeds will have cracked open, and it's first root will pop out. DO NOT touch with your skin, or metal. Transplant ASAP.
About water... the cleaner the water, the better. Distilled is usually the best. Tap water is usually pretty bad... hardness, calcium concentrate, salt, etc.
Have fun!
2006-07-22 22:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by rpalm82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the outer shell is broken it has germinated. A leaf stalk will go toward the sun and a tap root toward the earth, even if you place it upside down in the dirt.
2006-07-22 22:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by allannela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It split's open,revealing it's inside's to the world...tom science
2006-07-23 02:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the seed will start sprouting
and shoot and the root will start appearing
2006-07-23 06:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by remooooo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when it has germinated.
2006-07-23 04:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋