# Best method to germinate seeds? **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Cycle\ **Created:** [April 4, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154 "2020-04-04T21:21:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smokysmurf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@smokysmurf](https://ilgmforum.com/u/smokysmurf)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/1 "2020-04-04T21:21:16Z")
My seeds should be here in a week or so. I am thinking of using the method of putting the seed directly in a small clay pot about 1/2 inch down into the soil and keeping the top layer of soil moist with a spray bottle. I can do the wet paper towel method if it is better or faster. Any preferred methods among you guys/gals. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Katyp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Katyp](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Katyp)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/2 "2020-04-04T21:26:04Z")
I used the paper towel method with a lot of success ---
**Author:** ![smokysmurf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@smokysmurf](https://ilgmforum.com/u/smokysmurf)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/3 "2020-04-04T21:29:39Z")
I have read the root can grow into the paper towel. You haven’t had this happen? Do you put the seed between two paper towels and then put them in a ziploc bag or between two plates? ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/4 "2020-04-04T21:30:18Z")
I posted this to a prior thread To quantify the discussion this is what Ed Rosenthal had to say “Drugstore peroxide is a 3% solution; if it’s used, add it at the rate of one part H202 to five parts water”. Roughly this would translate as follows: One ounce shot glass and 1 1/4 teaspoons of peroxide. This may be the case where metrics is easier to work with. One fluid ounce is just under 30 milliliters. 20% dilution equals 6 milliliters. One of these handy syringes makes things easier. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/5/e/4/5e4309bb195f4d2c3c7f155c4411897de5ea12d6.png) Soak in water 24 - 32 hours. Once sprouted in water put in pop / solo cut with good seed starter mix. If not sprouted, transfer to paper towel and wait to sprout. ---
**Author:** ![Katyp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Katyp](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Katyp)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/5 "2020-04-04T21:32:37Z")
I did a ziplock bag and kept it open for oxygen and it literally took like 24 hours and no It’s never happened that the root grows into the paper towel ---
**Author:** ![Katyp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Katyp](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Katyp)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/6 "2020-04-04T21:32:49Z")
Make sure it stays moist ---
**Author:** ![smokysmurf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@smokysmurf](https://ilgmforum.com/u/smokysmurf)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/7 "2020-04-04T21:34:51Z")
I was wondering about the oxygen. So I should never seal the bag to keep moisture in? How often were you checking the moisture level? I can take out the paper towels and spritz them with a spray bottle. ---
**Author:** ![Katyp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Katyp](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Katyp)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/best-method-to-germinate-seeds/42154/8 "2020-04-04T21:53:16Z")
Nope keep it open so Air can circulate and Yep just missed it down just keep your paper towel moist