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I was just wondering what some opinions were on what the ideal seed germination temp should be? Thanks Mike

4/26/2002 11:41:30 PM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

I like to keep mine between 84 and 87 initially, then upper 70's once tap root sprouts and seed goes into the soil. Would like to find out what it is offically, though. Had 100 percent ratio again this year... 8 of 8.

4/27/2002 12:26:24 AM

No Place Special

Thanks for your input Madman. I hope some others post their opinion on the perfect temperature for germination!

4/27/2002 7:50:14 PM

I run 78 to 82 degrees, seems to work OK

4/27/2002 10:54:12 PM

porterville, calif.

I started my seed in my incubator in peat pots. Held the temp at 84. Seems to have worked really well. There is still a few that hasn,t shown signs of germinating. Out of 31 seeds i strated 18 were up withing 3 days. 4 more have come up since. Im not sure what the ideal temp is. But my guess would be what ever seems to work best for you

4/28/2002 2:15:13 AM

New Hampshire

We did a presoak on our seeds keeping the room temp at around 72 degrees Then when placed in soil we kept the temp between 80-84. 100% germination on 16 started seeds.

4/28/2002 5:49:33 AM

Grants Pass, Oregon

This year I started my seeds in Coffee pots and set them on top of my salt water fish tank. Very warm. Seeds germinated in two to three days.

4/28/2002 12:28:01 PM

No Place Special

Thanks everyone!

5/1/2002 5:24:15 PM