Kincaid
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Germinating Corn Seeds for 3 days, still good to plant??

Hello. I Germinated my sweet corn seeds in water on Sunday evening 5/19. I was planning on planting the next day. I did not plant, seeds have been soaking since. I want to plant them today 5/22, will they be okay? Could I of drowned them? Thank you!!

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shadylane
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Get those puppies planted!!
When seeds are given water it softens the seed coating which makes the enzymes become active. Thus it begins to activate it's protocol. Which in turn singals the seed to start using their stored fats, proteins and carbs. This causes the seed to send down roots and make growing of the tips that you see emerge. When the soil warms up the moisture in the seed decreases.
Keep a good green thumb alert with moisture and sow a depth of 2-3 inches

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shadylane
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Joined: Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:42 am
Location: North Central Illinois

Get those puppies planted!!
When seeds are given water it softens the seed coating which makes the enzymes become active. Thus it begins to activate it's protocol. Which in turn singals the seed to start using their stored fats, proteins and carbs. This causes the seed to send down roots and make growing of the tips that you see emerge. When the soil warms up the moisture in the seed decreases.
Keep a good green thumb alert with moisture and sow a depth of 2-3 inches



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