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| I left my tomato seeds outside and it started raining(forgot about them)and now they are wet,so just wondering |
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| Yep, or pitch them. You can always try to dry them out but most that were already dried and then re-wetted will try to germinate and then die if not planted. Dave |
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- Posted by sleevendog none (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 6:30
| I've made that mistake. Unfortunately many seed will begin the process of germination in just a few hours once in contact with moisture. Some seed packet are double sealed, a foil inner packet...but most are just lightly coated paper. Even double zip-locked, open and closing, during a damp mornings planting, then the sun hits, can bring some condensation. I make a habit of organizing inside and only take out what goes in, kept in the shade, in a dry-lock box. |
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- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 12:49
| I put my new seeds in tiny ziplocks (2x2" or 2x3") as soon as I receive them. If you don't know of a vendor for these: = You can order from the always-entertaining American Science & Surplus (http://www.sciplus.com/s?sStr=zip&x=0&y=0; paper catalog plus bricks-and-mortar stores in IL and WI; the children's librarian's friend: where else can you show up 15 minutes before they close and ask, "Which aisle are the plastic dinosaurs in?" -- and don't forget the craft feathers!). = WM stocks them in the sewing and crafts department. (I'm embarrassed to say I'm not positive whether I've also seen them at JoAnn Fabric and/or Michael's.) = One of our local antique malls sells the widest variety of sizes I've seen anywhere. I have no idea how likely you are to find them at other antique malls, though. Be sure your saved seeds are thoroughly dried before putting them in ziplocks -- otherwise they will mold. |
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| I can buy those little ziplocks at Walmart in the craft aisle. 100 bags for 1-2 bucks. |
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- Posted by jerseyjohn z7NJ (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 14:41
| I would spread out on plain paper plates, put in a dry, warm area for a couple weeks, then store as others suggest in very small ziplocks until you wish to start up. Most will likely germinate. |
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- Posted by thewallawallaian89 7a (My Page) on Fri, May 16, 14 at 14:53
| i had the same problem but with MANY seeds... (darn weather man called for clear, and it dumped buckets while I was sleeping) They dried out on their own in their bags, and i planted them with MUCH skepticism... but around 75% of them germinated. About the same rate I got with seeds that had no issues with icky weather. tomatoes, cantaloupes, and watermelons... even a few types of beans. Give it a shot, the worst that will happen is nothing, but at least ya tried, rather than just throwing them away with out knowing. :) |
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