Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination

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missmoneypenny

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Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« on: May 17, 2022, 12:16 »
Anyone else had this problem? Maybe I overwatered. Is it worth chitting them on blotting paper? Thanks for any suggestions

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Re: Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2022, 12:23 »
Are the seeds old?  That's when I get this problem.  If you already tried to germinate lots then it might be best to just replace the seeds.

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Re: Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2022, 13:05 »
They are from a new packet  :mad:

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Re: Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2022, 15:33 »
Yes to chitting, as other suggested.
Soak for a few hours first until they start to swell, then go to the damp blotting paper, or paper towel.
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Re: Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2022, 15:43 »
just planted some out that were chitted late [in takeaway carton with damp tissue] put in 40 cell tray all 40 came up from last year saved seed.  i think you still have time to start again  good luck
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Re: Borlotti bean seeds rotting before germination
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2022, 18:06 »
Thanks all that’s great, I’ll get chitting!



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