Q.Before I Try Starting Borage From Seeds, Do I Need To Clean Or Disinfect The Seeds ? I’ve Seen Videos Where They Spray Hydrogen P
eroxide on the seeds before planting. Thanks. I want to use some Miracle grow seed starting soil. Okay to put seeds in a plastic cup and cover with a plastic sandwich bag out in the sun while keeping the dirt moist ?
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They may have been using the hydrogen peroxide to control fungal infections. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/using-hydrogen-peroxide-in-garden.htm
You can start your seeds in the cup, but poke drainage holes in the bottom. If you are going to put the cups outside, you may as well just plant the seeds outside. Otherwise, if it is still too cold, you can set them on a sunny window sill.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-starting-mistakes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seed-germination-requirements.htm
