How reliable are seed "sonograms" ?

socalgardengal · February 13, 2015

I just soaked my pepper seeds for 8 hrs and planted in soiless seed starting mix. I read somewhere to soak them for 4-8 hrs and then to see if they were viable by shining a flashlight through them to see if you can see an embryo. Does this really work?

socalgardengal · February 13, 2015

I used a piece of saran wrap, put the seeds on it and put on top of flashlight.

Mojave · February 14, 2015

First I've heard of it, I'm interested to know now too.

February 13, 2015	#1
socalgardengal Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 462	How reliable are seed "sonograms" ? I just soaked my pepper seeds for 8 hrs and planted in soiless seed starting mix. I read somewhere to soak them for 4-8 hrs and then to see if they were viable by shining a flashlight through them to see if you can see an embryo. Does this really work?

February 14, 2015	#3
Mojave Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: SF Bay area Z9a Posts: 821	First I've heard of it, I'm interested to know now too. __________________ Bill _______________________________________________ When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe. -John Muir Believe those who seek the Truth: Doubt those who find it. -André Gide

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