seeds takin 2 long to germinate?

jed · 11-17-2008, 03:03 AM

hya everybody in kinda new so pls be nice!
ive grown a couple of plants years ago-but when they got a foot tall a bottled it and planted em outside!and all always died
anyway this time i bought some seed
10 seeds for £15 ak48(allegedly)
theyve been soakin now for 4 days in a cup with a little water in a warm dark place and no sprouts yet?
now ive germinated seeds b4 and never took this long
so does it look 2 you lot that theyre duds?
yours hopefully
thanks

**farmergiles** · 11-17-2008, 03:41 AM

Hmm, could take more than 4 days maybe... One thing you could try is scuffing the seeds lightly with some sandpaper, if the shell is impervious then sometimes no moisture can get in.

P.S. you probably wanted to post this in the Growing the good herb section.

**Pharm Girl** · 11-17-2008, 05:06 AM

I've used the glass of warm water........wasn't always succesful for me!

I tend to use the 'ole moist paper towel covered with plastic and placed above the fridge for a little warmth!

jed · 11-17-2008, 05:18 AM

thanks for that-ive just rolled em in my fingers and the pod popped?
do you think that mite help
and how long shud i give em now?

**Pharm Girl** · 11-17-2008, 05:21 AM

1-2 days max.........

jed · 11-17-2008, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharm Girl

1-2 days max.........

ta for that i think they were cheap for areason maybe?

**Pharm Girl** · 11-17-2008, 05:37 AM

Let us know the outcome!

jed · 11-17-2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharm Girl

Let us know the outcome!

ok-me finks that theyda cum by now if they were goin to tho

**Pharm Girl** · 11-17-2008, 06:50 AM

All is not lost until the fat lady sings, my friend!

Try the paper towel next time....

jed · 11-17-2008, 07:04 AM

think there shud b a rule of thumb-do not buy cheap seed it a false economy!
thats wot i fink neway
just im off work and dead bored
really wanted to get em goin for sumat to do
god knows when i can afford more seeds

**AlteredStateGrl** · 11-17-2008, 07:33 AM

Moved to The Nursery.

Dandaweedman · 11-17-2008, 08:05 AM

You actually bought Nirvana seeds and they are always that cheap. But they are good seeds usually.
You mighta got a bum batch tho. Where did ya buy them?
I would use the method Pharm Girl outlines above, it'll give you a better germ percentage.

**farmergiles** · 11-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Nirvana are cheap but I`ve never heard anyone slag them off.

jed · 11-17-2008, 02:30 PM

they mite still germinate but im open to any mail order seed company thats recommended

**AlteredStateGrl** · 11-17-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jed

they mite still germinate but im open to any mail order seed company thats recommended

http://www.yahooka.com/forum/gene-po...k-reviews.html

**farmergiles** · 11-17-2008, 03:13 PM

ASG you are a lady.

jed bear in mind where you get your seeds from... it`s not just the breeders but also the middlemen. A third party can sit on the seeds for years and may or may not look after them until you get hold of your beans....

Dandaweedman · 11-17-2008, 03:41 PM

what country ya in jed?
I'm working under the assumption the u.k.

jed · 11-17-2008, 06:38 PM

wales uk yea-ive ordered some hindu kush from sensi seeds
used paypal so cud take 7-9 days
theyre meant to b a good strain from a good source?
but havent give up with the others yet ive got in compost now

Dandaweedman · 11-17-2008, 07:34 PM

Sensi seeds are known to be good too. A lot of smaller breeders start with stuff from sensi seeds, sugarmatha etc.

jed · 11-17-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dandaweedman

Sensi seeds are known to be good too. A lot of smaller breeders start with stuff from sensi seeds, sugarmatha etc.

yea i hope theyre reliable but again they were £10 for 10 pretty cheap shud have been £35
im considering spreadin the risk by orderin sum more from big buddah seeds
if i can get em 2 germinate im laffin-i can take it from there
2 b honest im only doin this 2 c if i can
i havent got any real hobbies besides fishin and the weathers a bit cold in wales atm!

11-17-2008, 03:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
jed YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wales Posts: 157 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts	seeds takin 2 long to germinate? hya everybody in kinda new so pls be nice! ive grown a couple of plants years ago-but when they got a foot tall a bottled it and planted em outside!and all always died anyway this time i bought some seed 10 seeds for £15 ak48(allegedly) theyve been soakin now for 4 days in a cup with a little water in a warm dark place and no sprouts yet? now ive germinated seeds b4 and never took this long so does it look 2 you lot that theyre duds? yours hopefully thanks

11-17-2008, 03:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	Hmm, could take more than 4 days maybe... One thing you could try is scuffing the seeds lightly with some sandpaper, if the shell is impervious then sometimes no moisture can get in. P.S. you probably wanted to post this in the Growing the good herb section. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

11-17-2008, 07:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where Trouble Melts Like Lemon Drops High Above the Chimney Tops... Posts: 10,447 Thanks: 2,136 Thanked 1,784 Times in 1,090 Posts	Moved to The Nursery. __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

11-17-2008, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,414 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	You actually bought Nirvana seeds and they are always that cheap. But they are good seeds usually. You mighta got a bum batch tho. Where did ya buy them? I would use the method Pharm Girl outlines above, it'll give you a better germ percentage. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana Last edited by Dandaweedman; 11-17-2008 at 08:06 AM. Reason: dazed and confused

11-17-2008, 01:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	Nirvana are cheap but I`ve never heard anyone slag them off. __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

11-17-2008, 05:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Looking for a Bone! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,204 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 2,554 Thanked 1,009 Times in 783 Posts	I've used the glass of warm water........wasn't always succesful for me! I tend to use the 'ole moist paper towel covered with plastic and placed above the fridge for a little warmth!

11-17-2008, 05:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
jed YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wales Posts: 157 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts	thanks for that-ive just rolled em in my fingers and the pod popped? do you think that mite help and how long shud i give em now?

11-17-2008, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Looking for a Bone! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,204 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 2,554 Thanked 1,009 Times in 783 Posts	1-2 days max.........

11-17-2008, 05:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Looking for a Bone! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,204 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 2,554 Thanked 1,009 Times in 783 Posts	Let us know the outcome!

11-17-2008, 06:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Looking for a Bone! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,204 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 2,554 Thanked 1,009 Times in 783 Posts	All is not lost until the fat lady sings, my friend! Try the paper towel next time....

11-17-2008, 07:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
jed YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wales Posts: 157 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts	think there shud b a rule of thumb-do not buy cheap seed it a false economy! thats wot i fink neway just im off work and dead bored really wanted to get em goin for sumat to do god knows when i can afford more seeds

11-17-2008, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
jed YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wales Posts: 157 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts	they mite still germinate but im open to any mail order seed company thats recommended

11-17-2008, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
farmergiles Yahookan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In My Fire Engine Posts: 7,134 Thanks: 2,040 Thanked 3,167 Times in 2,191 Posts	ASG you are a lady. jed bear in mind where you get your seeds from... it`s not just the breeders but also the middlemen. A third party can sit on the seeds for years and may or may not look after them until you get hold of your beans.... __________________ Cultivate a stoic calmness *Fuck the Monkeys*

11-17-2008, 03:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,414 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	what country ya in jed? I'm working under the assumption the u.k. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana Last edited by Dandaweedman; 11-17-2008 at 03:42 PM. Reason: I love to edit out dumb shit

11-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
jed YaHookan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: wales Posts: 157 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts	wales uk yea-ive ordered some hindu kush from sensi seeds used paypal so cud take 7-9 days theyre meant to b a good strain from a good source? but havent give up with the others yet ive got in compost now

11-17-2008, 07:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dandaweedman Old School Join Date: May 2004 Location: At the Cabana Posts: 7,414 Thanks: 699 Thanked 760 Times in 613 Posts	Sensi seeds are known to be good too. A lot of smaller breeders start with stuff from sensi seeds, sugarmatha etc. __________________ Hanging in the Cabana

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