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fortyonenorth · March 10, 2011

I can only tell you what's worked for me.

I use paper towels which are 7 1/2" x 11" and snack size baggies which are about 6 1/2" x 4"

The PT gets folded in half length wise so I have 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". I place the seeds in the lower right quadrant, then I fold left-to-right and then top-to-bottom. I'm left with a sandwich that's about 2 1/2" x 4". With several layers between the seeds and the baggie.

I then place the PT sandwich in the baggie, compress to remove all the air, and seal. I make sure the PT is moist, but not soaking. After a day, I check to make sure it isn't dry. If it is, I spritz it a few times with the sprayer.

Overall, I think it's a pretty forgiving method. Make sure you clean your hands and your work surface prior to preparation and you should have no problems. I get sprouts within 3-7 days. I find that after about 10 days any seed that hasn't sprouted is unviable.

Hope this helps.

March 10, 2011	#5
fortyonenorth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,150	I can only tell you what's worked for me. I use paper towels which are 7 1/2" x 11" and snack size baggies which are about 6 1/2" x 4" The PT gets folded in half length wise so I have 7 1/2" x 5 1/2". I place the seeds in the lower right quadrant, then I fold left-to-right and then top-to-bottom. I'm left with a sandwich that's about 2 1/2" x 4". With several layers between the seeds and the baggie. I then place the PT sandwich in the baggie, compress to remove all the air, and seal. I make sure the PT is moist, but not soaking. After a day, I check to make sure it isn't dry. If it is, I spritz it a few times with the sprayer. Overall, I think it's a pretty forgiving method. Make sure you clean your hands and your work surface prior to preparation and you should have no problems. I get sprouts within 3-7 days. I find that after about 10 days any seed that hasn't sprouted is unviable. Hope this helps.