This is a method whereby the seeds are
placed either on a damp towel or on a damp
piece of cotton wool. Cheesecloth may also be
used. The seed is then covered with more damp
wool or a damp towel. The towel/wool must be
kept moist at all times. If the material dries
out it may damage the seeds. Everyday check to
see if the seeds have started to produce any
roots. If they have then immediately transfer
the seedling to a grow medium (such as soil)
using a pair of tweezers. Do not touch the
root. This has a moderate to high success rate.
Out of 10 seeds 8 - 9 may germinate. The
problem with this method is that sometimes the
transplant can cause the seedling to go into
shock. This can kill the germination process
leaving you with nothing. With practice you can
get all your seeds to germinate.
Propagation kits:
This is a method whereby the seeds are
placed in small unit, called a seed or clone
propagator, which is designed to help plants
germinate. One such kit is called a rockwool
SBS Propagation Tray. Some of these kits can be
