seed treatment

dirt dauber · February 12, 2013

Just wondering if anyone has tried the bleach and tsp technique of soaking seeds for quicker germination. I dont want to kill my seed but hoping for faster sprouting. Thanks!

b54red · February 12, 2013

I just take the seed out of a ripe pepper and spread them on a paper plate and let them dry well before storing them and I have never had a problem with them sprouting. Pepper seed will usually be a good bit slower germinating than tomato seed. I don't think any treatment will make a difference in their germination and may even lessen it.

bower · February 16, 2013

I immerse the seeds in plain water for 24 hours before planting.. my peppers then take only 3 to 7 days to sprout.

kurt · February 17, 2013

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Originally Posted by dirt dauber

Just wondering if anyone has tried the bleach and tsp technique of soaking seeds for quicker germination. I dont want to kill my seed but hoping for faster sprouting. Thanks!

Correct me if I am wrong but I have read that the bleach/TSP and hot water technique is used for removal of seed born transfer of pathogens.I know from experience that soaking "softer"seeds sometimes incurs seed rot.The harder shelled seeds do benefit from soaking.I have propagated tea, coffee seeds,black pepper in water and even sanded them to help in germination.

austinnhanasmom · February 17, 2013

For the past few years, I've soaked in bleach and gotten improved results with peppers.

This year, I also sprayed hydrogen peroxide diluted in water to moisten the paper towels, for germinating, and then soil, for sprouting.

Hoping this prevents mold.

Last year, I had some mold destroy tomato seeds in the paper towel/plastic baggie - ugh - in my arid climate. So odd to me, but tried to prevent it this year by bleaching some tomato seeds as well.

dirt dauber · February 18, 2013

Yes, it is supposed to reduce any pathogens that might be on the seed and supposedly speed germination time.

dirt dauber · February 18, 2013

I went to the hardware store to check for TSP. The label says not to mix with bleach! Glad I read the instructions which I infrequently do!

February 12, 2013	#1
dirt dauber Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: south carolina Posts: 28	seed treatment Just wondering if anyone has tried the bleach and tsp technique of soaking seeds for quicker germination. I dont want to kill my seed but hoping for faster sprouting. Thanks!

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February 12, 2013	#2
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I just take the seed out of a ripe pepper and spread them on a paper plate and let them dry well before storing them and I have never had a problem with them sprouting. Pepper seed will usually be a good bit slower germinating than tomato seed. I don't think any treatment will make a difference in their germination and may even lessen it.

February 16, 2013	#3
bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	I immerse the seeds in plain water for 24 hours before planting.. my peppers then take only 3 to 7 days to sprout.

February 17, 2013	#5
austinnhanasmom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Z5, CO near Denver Posts: 225	For the past few years, I've soaked in bleach and gotten improved results with peppers. This year, I also sprayed hydrogen peroxide diluted in water to moisten the paper towels, for germinating, and then soil, for sprouting. Hoping this prevents mold. Last year, I had some mold destroy tomato seeds in the paper towel/plastic baggie - ugh - in my arid climate. So odd to me, but tried to prevent it this year by bleaching some tomato seeds as well.

February 18, 2013	#6
dirt dauber Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: south carolina Posts: 28	Yes, it is supposed to reduce any pathogens that might be on the seed and supposedly speed germination time.