Show TIPS to tila rde aizers helping seeds along PHE HE first step toward insuring germination of seeds is proper planting in exceptionally dry weather however even properly planted seeds may not germinate it is advisable in such a case to prepare the dry soil for the seed water freely as though you had d crop growing allow the water to soak in and when the soil has good moisture content begin your planting you must be careful of course not to plant in wet muddy soil excessive rainfall on the other hand may make the soil so moist as to cause rotting of planted seeds if they have not germinated within a reasonable length of a should be dug up and examined if rotting is indicated another planting must be made while few vegetable seeds require special treatment to assist germination numerous flower seeds can successfully be treated according to gilbert bentley flower expert he advises as follows nick the seed coat of lupin moonflower and morning glory remove the rough outer coating of nasturtium castor bean and sand verbena soak canna lily jobs tear and sweet pea seeds in water for 12 hours before planting |