Skip to content
The Discount Vegan
Menu
  • home
  • CONTACT ME
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Privacy Policy
  • Life
    • Health & Happiness
      • Grocery Hacks To Save You Money
      • Budget-Friendly Vegan Pantry Staples You Need To Keep on Hand
    • Around The Home
      • Live, Work & THRIVE With Vitamin Deficiencies – Working around B12 and Iron Deficiencies
      • Valentine’s Day is OVER -Pamper Yourself Routine For the Morning After
      • 11 Money Saving Vacation Tips – Planning and During Your Vacation
      • 3 Mending Techniques – Saving Money On Clothes
      • Simple Steps To Cleaning Up After Being Sick
      • Rescuing Harley – Four Years Later (How to Help in the Same Situation)
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
      • Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast (Simple & Vegan)
      • Vegan Crepes (Made with Simple Ingredients)
      • Vegan Raspberry Muffins Made Easy
      • Waffles, Simple and Vegan. Any Day of the Week
      • French Toast (Vegan & only 7 Ingredients)
      • Green Pancakes – St. Paddy’s Day Fare
      • Oatmeal Date Muffins – Quick, Easy, and Budget-Friendly
    • Desserts
      • Peanut Butter Cookies
      • Vegan Apple Cake
      • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Vegan)
      • Rice Pudding Only Vegan | Rice Cooker Recipes
    • Stews
      • Harvest Stew – For the Budget-Friendly Vegan
    • Savoury Pies
      • Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With TVP
    • Dips
      • Vegan Salsa Con Queso (No Nuts or Soy)
    • Condiments
      • Vegan Salsa Con Queso (No Nuts or Soy)
      • Vegan Tofu Sour Cream (Make it: Don’t Buy It)
    • Sauces
      • Creamy Tofu Alfredo Sauce (Vegan)
      • Budget-Friendly Spaghetti Sauce | Vegan Staple Sauce
    • Salads
      • Wheat‌ ‌Berry‌ ‌Salad‌ ‌(Vegan)‌
      • Fresh Summer Couscous Salad – Fresh Quick and Simple Recipes
    • Burgers & Sides
      • Greek Potatoes – Easy Vegan Pantry Only Dishes
      • Sweet Potato Fries – Delicious, Quick Cheap Sides
      • TVP Burger Recipe (Vegan)
      • Spicy Fries – 4 Ingredients in Under an Hour
      • Chilli Fries: 2 Ways With 4 Ingredients
      • Best Bread Machine Dough Recipe Ever
    • Drinks
      • Korean Strawberry Milk Made Quick & Vegan
      • Oat Milk: Make It, Don’t Buy It
      • Tangerine Lemonade – 4 Ingredients Only
      • Vegan Strawberry Milk ~ Delicious and Quick (Only 3 Ingredients)
    • Pasta
      • Creamy Tofu Alfredo Sauce (Vegan)
      • 3 Ingredient Vegan Pasta Dough
      • Spicy Sesame Noodle
    • Breads
      • 4 Ingredient Flatbread Recipe – Easy & Cheap
      • PIZZA DOUGH: MAKE IT|DON’T BUY IT
      • 3 Ingredient Vegan Pasta Dough
      • Best Bread Machine Dough Recipe Ever
    • Soups
      • Squash Soup Creamy, Vegan and on a Budget
      • Black Bean and Tomato Soup ( Easy Pantry Challenge Recipe)
      • Simple Vegetable & Kale Soup Recipe
    • Meat Substitutes
      • Vegan Meat Sauce – Pasta Bolognese
      • Lentil Crumble or Refried Lentils? Your Choice!
      • Vegan Ground Meat Alternative Using TVP
      • Shepherd’s Pie Recipe With TVP
    • Rice Dishes
      • Rice Pudding Only Vegan | Rice Cooker Recipes
      • Quick and Simple 20 minute Mexican Rice in a Rice Cooker
      • Turmeric Fried Rice: A Quick Cheap and Healthy Recipe
  • SS Container Gardens
    • Pruning Your Basil Bushy
    • Tips for Growing Your Best Container Tomatoes
    • How To Grow Food In Containers With Little To No Money
    • 8 Simple Ways To Conserve Resources to Celebrate Earth Day
    • 3 Mistakes That Most New Gardeners Make
    • Houseplant Maintenance – What To Look For & How To Take Care Of Them
    • Starting a Container Garden – What’s Best To Plant & How
    • Germination Testing – Why You Need To & How-To
  • The Discount Vegan ON YouTube
Menu
germination testing, growing your own groceries, grow your groceries, container gardening in small spaces, The Discount Vegan

Germination Testing – Why You Need To & How-To

Posted on May 16, 2022June 14, 2022 by lizzholla

So, we’ve all seen the inflation problems hit grocery stores pretty hard lately. Feeding ourselves has become expensive (that’s related to the “average” North American) but it’s been getting even more costly for those of us already feeling the pinch at the grocery store. This is why it’s so important now, more than ever to start growing what you can where you can. If you’re anything me and collect seeds. You will also need to do occasional germination testing.


Disclaimer: I do use affiliate links on here meaning that if you purchase anything through my affiliate links I receive a commission at no additional cost to you! My views and opinions are never swayed because of this! I only recommend products and services I love.


germination testing, seed germination testing, seed germination testing labs, seed germination testing equipment, seed germination testing methods, The Discount Vegan,  container gardening, container gardening ideas, ideas for container gardening, vegetable container gardening,

Prices aren’t going to be getting any cheaper any time soon. So start to grow your own fruits and vegetables (whatever you can afford) now. Is what’s going to save you some stress and worry in the future. That’s why we always need to be keeping an eye on our seeds. If you buy seeds from the dollar store as I have, are given seeds, or feel like your seeds are not producing well. Germination tests will help save your sanity. I swear by it.

germination testing, seed germination testing, seed germination testing labs, seed germination testing equipment, seed germination testing methods, The Discount Vegan,  container gardening, container gardening ideas, ideas for container gardening, vegetable container gardening,

Germination Testing Steps

The first thing you need to do for germination testing is grab the following:

Your seeds

Paper towel

Baggies

Paper

Pen

Perm. Marker

In this test, each seed will equate to 10%. This means for each plant you will need 10 seeds.

STEPS

  • Spray or wet each paper towel. You want it wet, but not soaking wet.
  • Position 10 seeds (spread out) on the paper towel and fold up
  • Place in your baggie and seals the water turns into a moisture source as it drys
  • If you have more than 1 variety, label/number the baggies and write everything down on your paper
  • Add a germination date on your paper to check on your seeds.
  • Place them in a warm dark place (I prefer the top of my fridge towards the back) and let them be and do their thing.
germination testing, seed germination testing, seed germination testing labs, seed germination testing equipment, seed germination testing methods, The Discount Vegan,  container gardening, container gardening ideas, ideas for container gardening, vegetable container gardening,

A few notes:

• Germination rates of 60% or less, can be considered a bum crop. You can also either throw them away or use them as fun attempts if you wish

• Remember, gardening is supposed also to be fun. Start small. You’ve got plenty of time!

If you’re looking for more gardening tips, we’ve got you covered:

• Pruning your basil bushy

• Grow your best tomato plants

• How to grow food in containers for little to no money

• Three mistakes most new gardeners make

• Starting a container garden

Tag me on Instagram @thediscountvegan and hashtag #thediscountvegan I can’t wait to see your gardens!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • Graduate Gift Guide to Start Adulting on the Right Foot in a Bad Economy
  • Germination Testing – Why You Need To & How-To
  • Korean Strawberry Milk Made Quick & Vegan
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli- Vegan Pasta for Pennies
  • Sweet Potato Fries – Delicious, Quick Cheap Sides

The Discount Vegan, budget-savvy recipes, broke vegan cooking, cheap recipes

I’m so glad you’re here. My goal is to show you budget-savvy vegan recipes and container gardening methods that save you money, so you can put it towards other important things. I love to cook, and on a low income I know that you have to get REALLY creative.

Recent Posts

  • Graduate Gift Guide to Start Adulting on the Right Foot in a Bad Economy
  • Germination Testing – Why You Need To & How-To
  • Korean Strawberry Milk Made Quick & Vegan
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli- Vegan Pasta for Pennies
  • Sweet Potato Fries – Delicious, Quick Cheap Sides
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
© 2022 The Discount Vegan | Powered by Superbs Personal Blog theme
 

Loading Comments...