Grow Tip - Soaking Seeds in Hydrogen Peroxide

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Published 2020-12-22

Soaking your seeds in a hydrogen peroxide solution before planting can help increase germination rates and reduce the risk of pathogens. Just be careful not to make your solution too strong, or it can actually prevent your seeds from germinating entirely.

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All Comments (13)

@redtobertshateshandles 2 years ago

Love that. Quick and to the point. Gotta just metricise the quantities.
@gmas3002 8 months ago

Thank you Jason
@uncomfortabletruth5915 2 years ago

I soak until the tap roots grow 3/4”. It’s better than using the paper towel method, as many paper products go through a bleaching process that if it Doesn’t kill the seed, it will slow germination.
@flyhigh5056 2 months ago

depends on the seed, eastern Gama grass for one requires high H2O2
@lanceowens5902 1 year ago

Thanks guys
@bustersmith5569 3 years ago

Where would I purchase the 35% hydrogen peroxide at ? TY,,,,
@mohdazrinaziz5651 2 years ago

Hi thanks for your info. I just bought 50% hydrogen peroxide. Please advice the ratio to water for seed soaking purpose.
@EliseAngelofHealing 1 year ago

How much do I need to dilute when it is 12 percent?
@johnnyb4869 2 years ago

Your killing off the microbes on the seed
@tomaud 3 years ago

Table spoons and cups can be of different sizes.
@Unkn0wn1133 8 months ago

35% hydrogen peroxide? What
@MrK-wu7ci 6 months ago

This is unnecessarily convoluted. You are using 3 different units of volume, at least one of which isn't standardized. Units given: tablespoons, fluid ounces, and cups. How about milliliters?