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**carolyn137** · April 16, 2014

Anna Russian was never a problem for me as regards germination, but several of us have found that many heart shaped varieties have seeds that don't retain viability as long as non-hearts, so the age of seed used could well be a factor.

About the wet paper towel method, as to why I'm opposed to it.

Year after year when I made, going back to the late 80's and still make seed offers here at Tville, when folks have had problems getting seeds up and have noted the method used, it's almost always been those who use the wet paper towel method and build up of humidity which has caused mold problems, destroying the seeds.

Carolyn

April 16, 2014	#8
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Anna Russian was never a problem for me as regards germination, but several of us have found that many heart shaped varieties have seeds that don't retain viability as long as non-hearts, so the age of seed used could well be a factor. About the wet paper towel method, as to why I'm opposed to it. Year after year when I made, going back to the late 80's and still make seed offers here at Tville, when folks have had problems getting seeds up and have noted the method used, it's almost always been those who use the wet paper towel method and build up of humidity which has caused mold problems, destroying the seeds. Carolyn __________________ Carolyn