Ethylene Gas Seed Treatment for Improved Germination and Feminization

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/13/13 Trial #2

24hr Check
Observed all seeds. No visible cracking. Gently swirled for 2 seconds
Two of the scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
None of the scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat
Four of the non-scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
One of the non-scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/14/13 Trial #2

36hr Check
Observed all seeds. No visible cracking. Gently swirled for 2 seconds.
Two of the scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
None of the scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat
Two of the non-scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
One of the non-scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/14/13 Trial #2

48hr Check
Observed all seeds. No visible cracking. Gently swirled for 2 seconds
Two of the scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
None of the scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat
Two of the non-scarified seeds in hydrogen perxide remained afloat
One of the non-scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat

 

[InHumboldt]

GDH are you transferring your seeds to paper from the time they sink, or are you leaving them on the bottom under water?

 

[A4]

Oh wow, I am in on this one as well. This is pretty cool stuff. :scope:

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

GDH are you transferring your seeds to paper from the time they sink, or are you leaving them on the bottom under water?

This round I am keeping them in liquid up to 72 hours or until I see signs of cracking.

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/14/13 Trial #2

60hr Check
Observed all seeds. No visible cracking. Gently swirled for 2 seconds.
Two of the scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
None of the scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat
Two of the non-scarified seeds in hydrogen peroxide remained afloat
One of the non-scarified seeds in distilled water remained afloat

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/15/13 Trial #2

72hr maximum time in liquid completed.

Transferred all seeds to dampened paper towel and labeled accordingly.

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Could not validate any cracking, however, there is some visible white coloration at the 'seam' or 'radicle' area on a few seeds. I will inspect them within 24 hours using a magnifying glass.
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In the meantime, they are on a covered plate and have been returned to the warmth of my pantry closet.
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[Ilynnboy]

Got my fingers crossed for you Herb.
Germination karma cloud heading to your babies.

 

[Grow-Da-Herb]

05/16/13 Trial #2

1st 24 hour inspection shows no signs of life. What appeared 'white' is no longer visible. I suspect it was a form of mold. All back in the pantry for another 24 hours.