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korney19 · December 10, 2019

I have had mixed results, even using seed starting mix with thermostatically controlled heat mats, 72 degrees for tomatoes, 80 degrees for cukes, peppers, melons.

Don't be fooled by the "Free Pack" early bird seeds--they are giving FIVE SEEDS, not whole packs!

Some cuke seeds are really expensive--2.99 for 5 seeds.

Some seeds were really low germination, plus some packs are labeled with really low germination rates--some 50%, some 70%...isn't there some law minimum germ rates must be 80% or low rates must be known before purchase? I thought even ebay required 80%...

I hate buying $80-$100 worth of seeds only to wait for them to arrive then see stickers on the packs saying 50% germination rate and only get 5 seeds in the pack!

December 10, 2019	#45
korney19 Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Co-Founder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Niagara Frontier Posts: 942	I have had mixed results, even using seed starting mix with thermostatically controlled heat mats, 72 degrees for tomatoes, 80 degrees for cukes, peppers, melons. Don't be fooled by the "Free Pack" early bird seeds--they are giving FIVE SEEDS, not whole packs! Some cuke seeds are really expensive--2.99 for 5 seeds. Some seeds were really low germination, plus some packs are labeled with really low germination rates--some 50%, some 70%...isn't there some law minimum germ rates must be 80% or low rates must be known before purchase? I thought even ebay required 80%... I hate buying $80-$100 worth of seeds only to wait for them to arrive then see stickers on the packs saying 50% germination rate and only get 5 seeds in the pack!