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Oswego, New York

E#xactly how and where on the seed do I sand or file it? Thanks for the info. Bonnie

5/3/2007 10:13:53 PM

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Just the very edge. Very lightly. If you sand too much the edges of the cots might be damaged.

Personally I don't sand the edges & we get very predictable germination results.

5/3/2007 11:13:06 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

My method: use a three-corner file(a small one) and file untill a darker shade appears without going into the seed. It will appear as a darker brown line than the surrounding seed coat. Sand all the way around the seed edge. Take your time.

5/4/2007 8:05:59 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Bonnie,
Make sure not to sand the tip of the seed, that's where the root comes out. You can usually see a small hole at the tip.

5/4/2007 8:30:48 PM

Oswego, New York

Oh thanks, I wasn't too sure where on the seed. I do now. Thanks

5/6/2007 10:32:40 PM