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Old March 14, 2017   #122
greenthumbomaha
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Default Fava Sprouted

I had good luck with the germination, despite having done everything that you aren't supposed to do.

First I soaked the beans in water for 2 full days, maybe a bit more.
I planted half in Wonder Soil and half in Miracle Grow.

Then I put them on the heat mat for 2 days at 85 degrees with my peppers.

The weather was mild so I them them outside and left them overnight twice even though it was close to 32 degrees.

I had a spot under the grow light so I left them there for 24 hours with a tray of broccoli while the other seedlings went to bed.

All I saw was a tiny bit of growth, but in the past few days they sprung up. Now they are leafing out.

I may go ahead and plant 3 or 4 in a raised bed out back. I can cover it with a bucket if we get snow next week. I have no idea what to do from here ... They look so nice I don't want to mess those green babies up!

I forgot to add that I planted some flat and some on their side, as I later read sideways an inch below the surface was the proper technique. I don't see how it made a difference. One has a root coming out the bottom already.
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Last edited by greenthumbomaha; March 14, 2017 at 07:47 PM. Reason: added planting info
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