Seed Viability Test

Here’s a simple test to see if your seeds are ready to plant

Here ’s a simple test to see if your vegetable cum are executable and ready to establish . The want detail are most probable matter you already have in your plate : spray bottle with water , newspaper publisher towel , shaping bag , and the seeds you wish to test .

It ’s a good idea to do 10 seeds at a meter because they represent percentage to 100 . If only three to four seeds ( 30 to 40 % ) sprout , for instance , then you will have to either found more or not use them at all . If at least six to seven seeds ( 60 to 70 % ) sprout , they are in all probability still good .

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