Germinating for Outdoor Growing?

[hallowedbethyname]

I've been looking online at various sites looking for ways to germinate seeds and I have found many techniques. I'm a first time grower, but I live in a place where indoor is not an option, so I have to grow outdoors. I figure it is starting to be the season to plant, so I should get ready. I am not growing many plants, I plan to plant about maybe 8 or so, grouped, but in many different areas. I was going to plant them in pots for mobility. How should I start my first 4 seeds? And if it is still raining and somewhat cold outside, is it okay to germinate indoors then move outdoors, or will it shcok the plant?

[goldmund]

You can start them indoors. Get a piece of paper towel, get it nicely damp. Wrap the seeds in the towel and make sure the towel stays damp and stored in a dark place. Check on them every other day. When they have sprouted, plant them about 1" under some loose potting soil in a small, well-drained, pot/cup. Place the showing root UPWARDS, toward the top of the pot. This allows the root to make a natural bend back down toward the bottom of the cup, and provides this top-heavy plant with a little stability.

You should really look up more online before you get into this though. Although it sounds easy to grow (and it is after a while), it is a science and an art. Many, many things can go wrong, so do some research and don't waste your time.

[rocketdude1234]

i used maricle grow plant food spikes and boy they shot up fast.....i put them in a day before i planted the seeds and watered. the next day i planted and the next day i had alot of good size sprouts. I kno a lil bit about growing but wow these grew fast. They're now a week old and already starting to develope the two smaller leaves, as well as the second part of the stem. I put them on a 12/12 light cycle and they're loving it. if your growing outside. be careful....watch the weather, if rains is coming, u Must bring them in. i had a few i didnt and they drowned real fast. Other than that. GOOD LUCK and may ur crop be wonderful. Keep us posted.

[geckopelli]

If you have plenty of seeds, and you've past the below 50 wheather, just soak them a day in water, then plant them in the ground.

Otherwise, use the paper towel method.

[hallowedbethyname]

Yeah I only have 4 seeds right now, I'm going to try and get a few more. Thanks for the input guys, I'll let you know what's up.