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Mar 31, 2015 12:01 PM CST
Name: Natalie
North Central Idaho (Zone 7a)
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I didn't think you were being nosy! I just put the temp gauge in that drawer, so I'll check it in a bit. I also have the ability to set the humidity level on the bottom drawers, and that one is on low. Not sure if that will make a difference or not. The temp on the top shelf of the fridge was 35F, so it will be interesting to see what it is in the drawer. I've never checked that before. Hilarious!

I originally started growing my seeds under lights, several years ago, after putting most in the fridge for a couple of weeks. I started some without chilling at the same time, though the ones that were chilled were just put in the fridge dry. I had decent germination rates for both, but not 100%. One year, I decided to try germinating them first in the fridge, in the water and peroxide solution, and it made a huge difference. I was very limited on space at the time, so I waited until they started to spout before potting them up. That way, I wasn't wasting a pot on a seed that wasn't going to germinate. I have a lot more room now, but still do it this way, because I know for sure that a seed is going to grow first before I move onto the next step with it. Not that they will all survive to the blooming stage, but I think I have a better chance this way.
Natalie

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