seeds-germination Germination-How much water to have in the bottom of party cups

[thecollegekid]

I have searched old forums and have not found the answer. So anyone who has had success in germinating in party cups with lids, I am wondering how much water to have on the bottom. I have 4 layers of paper towel in there because one or two dry out too quickly. Should there be excess or just what is soaked up by the paper towels.
Thanks

 

[PepperJam]

I put a little excess water using 3 layers, but not so much it will drown your seeds, just be damp, because your heat source will cause evaporation and water drops will form on the inside top of the cups, so you don't want the paper towel to become dry. I usually germinate at 85 degrees.

 

[thecollegekid]

thanks, they are in a small room at 83-85. im not getting as much evaporation as ive seen with people who have them on heat mats. but thanks

 

[Prehensile]

as long as you don't over water condensation on the lid is a key indicator there is enough moisture in your container.