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Seed Germination using chlorinated water?

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adri123

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Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« on: January 22, 2014, 13:38 »
Hi

I know I'm posting loads at the moment...too excited by the new PT.

Just about to sow some pepper seeds in our DIY propagator and it occurred to me whether using chlorinated tap water would adversely affect seed germination.

Anyone?

TIA

Adri
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 13:47 »
Let it stand for a day before using. The chlorine will evaporate. It's better than rain water, which can contain the spores that cause damping off.
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2014, 18:44 »
It's never occurred to me to let the water stand - and germination hasn't been unduly affected as far as I can tell!
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2014, 12:08 »
Quote from: DD. on January 22, 2014, 13:47
Let it stand for a day before using. The chlorine will evaporate. It's better than rain water, which can contain the spores that cause damping off.
Like Yorkie, I never use rainwater for the same reason.
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 14:29 »
Do you mean me, GG?  :lol:
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2014, 16:20 »
Quote from: DD. on January 24, 2014, 14:29
Do you mean me, GG?  :lol:

I reckon she did!!

I must say I only ever let the water stand to let it get to room temp so the seedlings are not chilled. never thought about the chlorine  :ohmy:
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2014, 17:40 »
I know that Aunt Sally lets it stand, unless my memory's failed again.
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2014, 18:28 »
I've never had problems with germination of most seeds, and always use tap water in the house, or rain water if in the greenhouse.
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Re: Seed Germination using chlorinated water?
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2014, 11:27 »
Quote from: DD. on January 24, 2014, 14:29
Do you mean me, GG?  :lol:
Ah - a little "silver-haired" slip there - pardonnez moi!  :lol: :lol:
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