How to Make Plant Seeds Sprout Faster

Most seeds have to work very hard to sprout roots and stems. The reason for this is that seeds are surrounded by tough outer walls, and some seeds even have an additional layer of husk around them. Roots need to break through these barriers before they can get settled in the soil. But if you want to get your new plants sprouting with all due speed, you can speed up the process by softening the outer layers of the seeds.

Insulated beverage container
Seeds
Warm water
Room temperature water
Garden soil
Strainer
Paper towel
Small planting pots or outdoor garden

Instructions

- 1
  Put new seeds into an insulated beverage container. Pour in some warm water. The water should not be hot, just very warm. Put the lid on the container and set it aside for 48 hours.
- 2
  Pour the contents of the insulated beverage container through a fine mesh strainer. When all of the seeds have been collected from the container, spread them out on a dry, clean paper towel.
- 3
  Prepare the planting soil. If you're planting in a garden, make sure the soil is rich and moist before making small seedling holes with your fingers. If you're planting in small indoor pots, fill the pots about two thirds of the way with potting soil and make a small cavity in the middle of each one with your fingers.
- 4
  Drop one seed in each prepared hole. Cover the seed with a thin layer of soil.
- 5
  Determine plant-specific watering instructions by reading your seed packets. When you do water the seedlings, make sure you always do so using room temperature water. When you use cold water, it shocks the roots of young seedlings, causing them to grow at a slower rate.

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