Hi John - thanks for that, you did not mention your preferred method of pre germnating the larger seeds ie in bags, on paper, in light, in the dark?
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Hi Alan - just getting used to this forum and all the info after a bit of delving. Thought you would have got a bit more response to your question about seeds 'prefering' some material around them whilst germinating. Summarising what I have gleaned from various members there are several methods - 1....

Thanks for that - I probably planted some of my germinated seeds upside down (root upwards!)thinking that the shoot came first - either they will do a somersault or the real shoot will know which way to come! Have come across some tips in a few searches - will persevere (my middle name!)Snowy

Following a recent article on pre-germinating Parsnip seeds I am trialing pre-germinating other seeds prior to 'sowing' in cells or more often pots. So far have started some early Peas and Beans - my question is - What comes first, the root or the shoot?!! Do all seeds germinate the same, ie Root or...