Soaking Parsley seed

[hdan]

Im pretty sure im not the only one that have done this. But any recommendations on how to keep parsely seed 110°F for 24 hrs.
I have them on heat matt but 90° is the best I can do with that.
Thank you for any feedback.

 

[ducks4you]

 

[hdan]

Im pretty sure im not the only one that have done this. But any recommendations on how to keep parsely seed 110°F for 24 hrs.
I have them on heat matt but 90° is the best I can do with that.
Thank you for any feedback.

I will just let it be 90° for 24 hrs.
I've searched internet, can't find anything particularly other than pour hot water on them, soak for 24 hrs.
Doesn't really say keep temp 110° through entire soak.
Problem solved.

 

[ducks4you]

Keep up with your progress. I am about to start parsley seed soon and I would like to know.

 

[hdan]

Keep up with your progress. I am about to start parsley seed soon and I would like to know.

I have searched for hours don't see anything about maintaining 110°.
Just pour hot water on and let it soak. My seed pack says pour warm water into the seeds soak over night. I have mine soaking at 90° on heat matt. Not sure if that's ok, but I will find out.

 

[hdan]

I have searched for hours don't see anything about maintaining 110°.
Just pour hot water on and let it soak. My seed pack says pour warm water into the seeds soak over night. I have mine soaking at 90° on heat matt. Not sure if that's ok, but I will find out.

I will keep everyone informed on how it goes. I'm doing another soak without the heat matt just pour hot water on & soak without heat matt.
It's supposed to soften the seeds to make them germinate faster.

 

[heirloomgal]

My experience with parsley seeds @hdan is that the germination results is very tied to the age of the seeds. Older parsley seeds are notoriously harder to germinate, fresh ones wake up much easier. I've never used a heat mat for those, but it might speed things up for you. If they're slow to sprout, probably old seed. But still worth growing and having patience, they usually sprout eventually.

 

[hdan]

My experience with parsley seeds @hdan is that the germination results is very tied to the age of the seeds. Older parsley seeds are notoriously harder to germinate, fresh ones wake up much easier. I've never used a heat mat for those, but it might speed things up for you. If they're slow to sprout, probably old seed. But still worth growing and having patience, they usually sprout eventually.

Thank you for the comment.
The seeds are fresh, I just bought today. Seed instructions is to soak them overnight which is 8-10 hrs to soften up to germinate faster.
I have some soaking now on heat matt at 95° & more soaking at room temp & only going to soak them 10 hrs. I really don't think it's necessary to maintain heat through the soak.
Just a test.
Appreciate your input.
Dan

 

[Branching Out]

Good chance they want you to just pour hot water over the seeds, and then let them sit in the water for several hours after it cools. (110F for a long period could well kill them). Parsley volunteers generously around here, germinating well in our cool, moist climate.

 

[hdan]

Good chance they want you to just pour hot water over the seeds, and then let them sit in the water for several hours after it cools. (110F for a long period could well kill them). Parsley volunteers generously around here, germinating well in our cool, moist climate.

Yes, that was the directions on the seed packet.
Also over soaking without heat could decrease germination.