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seeds-germination Germination question on soil

I'd suggest avoiding the compost since its usually high in nitrogen. You normally don't want any(or very little) fertilizers early on
I've never had a problem with the paper towel method, I call it the fool proof method and reccommend it especially for stubborn seeds. I assume the problems arise when the paper towel is too wet or too warm, or poor quality water(improper ph, nutrients, chlorine etc.)
 
Is this what you all are talking about? Coco Coir?

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Bricks-Coconut-COCO-Coir-Compressed-Worm-Bedding-/180468898143?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a04c8d95f
 
CCW13 said:
Is this what you all are talking about? Coco Coir?

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Bricks-Coconut-COCO-Coir-Compressed-Worm-Bedding-/180468898143?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a04c8d95f
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Yes. But it's also available in pellet/puck form. When water is added they expand quickly to about 1-1/2"dia. x 3" tall. I plant 2 seeds per puck. I then put them in a Tupperware container until the seeds sprout.
 
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