Seed germination on damp paper

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    For germinating seeds I use coffee filters dampened with a very mild nutrient solution. The coffee filters do not sick together and the radicle does not tend to stick to the filter. I place the filters in a clear sealed plastic bag under diffused light and they usually germinate in a few days.
     
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