How do I check seed viability?
One way to check seed viability is float them in water. If they sink they’re viable. This still isn’t 100% true. take several seeds and put them on a damp paper towel and keep warm and moist. Count the number that sprout. this will give a good idea how viable they are. Most seed sprout best between 50F,most like it warmer,from at least 65F to 85F. Under 50F stalls most seeds. Correct storage, proper germinating temperatures and moisture all contribute to increasing viability. I have no intention of opening yahoo index so my answers may be redundant. Many seeds improve their chances of viability by soaking. In nature this is often the signal to begin growing. There are seed starter recipes galore. Jerry Baker has a good on. 1 cup of white vinegar,1tbsp of baby shampoo and 2 cups of water. soak seeds overnight and plant the next day. It improves germination and helps the seedling grow. Pant them wet, no need to dry. I have some persimmon seeds I will plant in the spring. To fool them int
