Indoor Question about germing

[namvet25]

Just got my seeds and want to soak but i'm out of distilled water,can I use spring water?

 

[MisterHarpy]

Personally thats what Ive used and have had no problems, bottled spring water, nestle pure life to be exact lol..

 

[Rhyce Saroni]

I use ground water... It's basically unfiltered spring water... Works

 

[Weedman30]

I use Spring water as well with my Rapid Rooters the spray bottle lid screws on perfect to!

 

[sniper]

Nammy if it worries ya just do 1 seed at first
but I've used rain water , spring water , distilled water and well water no difference when it comes to germ'n seeds as long as it's wet

 

[namvet25]

Ok but this spring water has a ph of 7.8 does that matter?

 

[Weedman30]

Nam I don't worry to much of PH with Germing or first 10-12 days and have Excellent results with almost Zero Deficencys. Knock on wood.

 

[namvet25]

Thanks guys.

 

[HotBunz]

Sometimes people just over think simple things and there is ALWAYS that 1 story that someone posts that makes a claim one way or another but I have ALWAYS just used plain tap water straight out of the faucet. This is CITY tap water with a PH of 8.5+. I fill up a glass half way with water. Drop in my seed(s) and just leave them be for 6-8 hours. Sometimes they float, sometimes they sink. I have NEVER noted any difference in the end result whether a seed floated or sank! After 6-8 hours take a piece of paper towel and fold it in half, stick it on plate, plastic TupperWare container what ever and place your seeds on it. Fold the paper towel again over the top of the seeds. Wet the paper towel just to the point where you have "standing water" on it. If using a plate cover the wet towel with another plate or loosely place the top of the TupperWare container on it. Find a place that is warm to place it over. I place mine on the top of my cable TV converter box or DVD player(just remember to leave it ON). This provides a warm humid environment for the seeds to finish germinating in. Watch the paper towel and make sure it is always very moist. Your seeds should be sprouted in 24-48 hours. I have had seeds in the dirt within 18 hours a couple of times using this method.

 

[Philip]

Hi all, since a lot of comments are in regards to water, I was wondering about water collected from a dehumidifier. Would it be as safe or superior to tap or spring water?