ATTENTION :
DEAR CUSTOMERS WHO EXPECT GERMINATION RATES TO BE 100%or close !
It CAN happen , for example , radish in summer ,
but we can NOT GUARANTEE this .
Our seeds are NOT man -manipulated , some are (semi) -wild -
so their germination rates are NATURAL .
In Nature , many of the seeds become food for the ones that do germinate .
A good germination rate for ORGANIC HEIRLOOM seeds is
35 -85% depending on variety !
We know it may not sound as glowing as "germination rate : 99 .9%" ,
but we prefer to be HONEST with you and give you the rates that we typically get OURSELVES ,
when propagating the parents of your seeds .
NO Germination at all is VERY RARE , but it MIGHT happen .
If you have followed all the recommendations above , and
feel that it is definitely NOT anything in the Germination process
that could have had an impact (e .g . Germination box forgotten in full sun for a few hours) ,
please CONTACT us , and we will discuss the refund .
We trust your FAIR JUDGEMENT and are always
FRIENDLY and OPEN TO COMMUNICATION
on all matters !
Germination Rates depend on :
  • Variety. Some varieties like radish usually have 90-95% Germination rate, others, like Nira or Strawberries, are on the harder side to pop up. Mints produce abundance of tiny seeds, most of which will become food for the few ones that germinate. Out of 50+seeds you'd normally get 2-3 plants. Also try to propagate a few more plants than you need to account for the ones which may not make it through young seedling stage. The access can be eaten (e.g. Herbs) or given away to neighbours, schools, kindergartens or local nurseries with a note like "free plant".
  • Temperatures. Example: In Queensland summer Radishes pop up in 2 days, in winter – in 10 days.
  • Propagation method – advise given above.
  • Seed Raising mix – should be loamy, light (not sandy!), peat is often too acidic. I always put Organic Potting mix (2 teaspoons) at bottom of my punnet and 2 teaspoons of Amgrow's Premium Seed Raising Mix on top – so seed germinates in light airy substance and when roots develop, they reach the nutrients in potting mix.
  • OVER-DRIED SEED RAISING MIX/soil : If your seed raising mix (or soil for potting, too) has been stored in a bag that wasn't tightly closed, it WILL over-dy. A sure sign is when you put water on it it does not get absorbed for a while but stays on the surface or runs off. In this case, seeds ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT be placed into it for germination right away! Because all the water you will put on the punnet will race right through while the mix will stay gunpowder dry. It needs re-preparation, which is simply either watering it by and by, several times a day, and only putting your seeds/sprouts into it once you dig into the punnet and can see it is evenly moist (not wet) all the way through. Or- if it is raining at the time, just put your germination punnets with the dry mix under the rain for a few hours. It is very obvious when the soil/mix is overly dry: you water it and it looks all moist on top, but once you make a small hole deeper than the very upper layer, it is all a mix of very dry soil and drops of water, not blended together into a nice moist mass. After the mix is re-prepared, make sure it does not dry again – close the storage bags tightly.
  • Watering – should be even and sufficient: not too much! If you forgot to water, you still have a good chance of seeds germinating when you resume watering. If they are waterlogged, chances are much less. Germination box is great in keeping moisture levels at constant rate.

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