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greenthumbomaha · January 30, 2018

My package of 5 seeds arrived from Baker Creek. The package had a baggie with a damp cloth inside.

I am assuming they went thru a cold period since the instructions say to plant them immediately and keep them warm. I'm going to start them in a 6 pack, one each, until they germinate. I'll find a large pot for each down the road.

What temperature do they need to germinate? Should I keep them on a heat mat 24/7 for 3 weeks? What medium works- Jiffy Seed Start , soil, or a heavier soil less peat potting mix, coir. coir with nutrients?

How wet do you keep it. kinda drippy like a tomato until they germinate or barely moist .

Thanks for any help!

- Lisa

January 30, 2018	#1
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	PawPaw Seeds My package of 5 seeds arrived from Baker Creek. The package had a baggie with a damp cloth inside. I am assuming they went thru a cold period since the instructions say to plant them immediately and keep them warm. I'm going to start them in a 6 pack, one each, until they germinate. I'll find a large pot for each down the road. What temperature do they need to germinate? Should I keep them on a heat mat 24/7 for 3 weeks? What medium works- Jiffy Seed Start , soil, or a heavier soil less peat potting mix, coir. coir with nutrients? How wet do you keep it. kinda drippy like a tomato until they germinate or barely moist . Thanks for any help! - Lisa