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Presented by Andrea Springmeier 2012 Seed Savers Exchange Webinar Series Home Germination Testing

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How to test the germination of your seeds at home with household materials. Video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPLJk0kBcMg

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Presented by Andrea Springmeier

2012 Seed Savers Exchange Webinar Series

Home Germination Testing

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Our mission is to save North America’s diverse, but endangered, garden heritage for future generations by building a network of people committed to collecting, conserving, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants, while educating people about the value of genetic and cultural diversity.

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Gathering Supplies

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papertowels

plasticbags

thermometer

cup or container

spray bottle

rubberbands

nailclipper

pencil

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Supplies• thermometer• plastic bags or plastic wrap• rubber bands• pencil or marker• paper towels• cup or container• spray bottle

• nail clippers or razor blade

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Seed and Sprout Parts

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seed coat(testa)

hypocotyl

cotyledon

primaryleaves

future root(radicle)

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Germination Requirements

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Test Setup

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Evaluation

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lategerminatoror abnormalseedling

goodgermination

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molddiscoloration

cracks

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hilum

nick

nick

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(healthy seedlings)

(total seeds tested)x 100 = germination rate

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(healthy seedlings)

(total seeds tested)x 100 = germination rate

20 / 25 x 100 = 80%

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Thank You!Additional Resources

Seed to Seed, Suzanne Ashworth

A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers,Organic Seed Alliance

www.seedsavers.org/site/pdf/HomeGermTests_LAFrevised.pdf