Bombs Away!

Worst year ever for germination rate. Using one to two year old seeds, starting 3.21 as always, set after set either didn't crack or did and stalled. One of the seed companies stated I shouldn't be using seeds that old and challenged my storage. (As directed; dark dry cool stable place) Finally, with the last four seeds of now 51 purchased, I took the paper plate sandwich OFF the propagator matt and VOILA!! Those 4 seeds grew vigorous tails and are now maturing in the propagator in Jiffy Cups/starter soil, LED and FLo. lamps These 3 Gorilla Bomb from Bomb Seeds were the only of 20 to make it ON the matt. I think the matt gets too hot for seeds, especially with just another folded paper towel the only thing between! I won't be using the matt for seeds in the future! Seeds also were very small and little to no veining. These last four mentioned are GodFather OG from WeedSeedExpress. I won't be letting my seed inventory go over 1 year old any more. I'm OK with the suppliers who have all offered credit for the future. (Replacement photo period seeds would be too late) WSE sent some Bruce Banner Auto's I am excited to try yet now all pots are full (If seedlings in propagator make it to transplant).